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Measles vaccination

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Orca Fri 19-Apr-13 09:38:01

There is no argument for compulsory vaccinations.

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Bags Fri 19-Apr-13 08:45:56

I think there is an argument for making vaccinations compulsory. Some vaccinations don't just protect the children who are given them but also others who may not be able to have it for medical reasons, which suggests to me that we all have a certain societal duty to get our offspring vaccinated to help reduce the spread of the diseases they protect against. It can be argued that it is selfish not to be vaccinated against certain diseases.

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merlotgran Thu 18-Apr-13 23:30:55

And what about immigrants who haven't been vaccinated?

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j08 Thu 18-Apr-13 23:28:22

You couldn't make it compulsory, could you? Children still have to belong to the parents surely. #bbcquestiontimenow

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