In January 2014, 102 measles cases linked to an outbreak at Disneyland were reported in 14 states. The outbreak alarmed the CDC, which declared the disease eliminated in the U.S. in the year 2000. Many health officials have tied the outbreak to the rising number of unvaccinated children under the age of 12. Proponents of a mandate argue that vaccines are necessary in order to insure herd immunity against preventable diseases. Herd immunity protects people who are unable to get vaccines due to their age or health condition. Opponents of a mandate believe the government should not be able to decide which vaccines their children should receive. Some opponents also believe there is a link between vaccinations and autism and vaccinating their children will have destructive consequences on their early childhood development.
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Response rates from 814 Anti-Islam voters.
57% Yes |
43% No |
50% Yes |
40% No |
5% Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
1% No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
1% Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
1% No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
1% Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
0% No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
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Trend of how important this issue is for 814 Anti-Islam voters.
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Unique answers from Anti-Islam voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9GXXFPF1yr1Y
No, but health workers already exist and describe the benefits of vaccinations. Clarify the risk that some vaccines may hold to a very tiny minority. Clarify the important rest periods after vaccinations for children. Promote vaccination use based on facts and people will be well informed to make proper use.
@8YJ994N3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the vaccine is properly tested beforehand
@8RFL6BW4yrs4Y
For deadly contagious disease yes, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits
@9B39PBY2yrs2Y
No, but parents should be sufficiently informed on the pros and cons of using the vaccine.
@99LGP9K2yrs2Y
Yes vaccinate every child who needs it, the only exceptions should be those who suffer from severe allergic response to certain vaccines and or other valid reasons for not being vaccinated. I do not count religious beliefs a valid excuse to not get vaccinated.
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