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Mon Feb 2, 2015, 06:47 PM Feb 2015

Should parents have a choice about vaccinating their children? [View all]


16 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Yes, they may accept or decline any vaccine they choose without consequence
5 (31%)
Yes, they may accept or decline any vaccine with the risk of public shunning or infection
0 (0%)
No, no choice. Forced vaccinations based on government standards
10 (63%)
Not Sure
0 (0%)
Other
1 (6%)
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If they want their children to attend school, Yes! longship Feb 2015 #1
I don't like the choices as written... mike_c Feb 2015 #2
But we know there will always be people who DON'T make "informed choices" . . . markpkessinger Feb 2015 #5
I agree.... mike_c Feb 2015 #9
Should add to the poll choices: TerrapinFlyer Feb 2015 #3
If they refuse to vaccinate, CPS sould remove the children. MohRokTah Feb 2015 #4
Have to say yes to this poll LittleBlue Feb 2015 #6
I'd like to know what genius made it okay AtomicKitten Feb 2015 #7
Parents should be able to choose to expose their children to deadly diseases Warpy Feb 2015 #8
several folks have mentioned preventing unvaccinated kids from attending public school... mike_c Feb 2015 #10
There are laws in CA now to opt out. Starry Messenger Feb 2015 #19
They can choose not to, but I agree with vaccines as a requirement in TwilightGardener Feb 2015 #11
Yes, as I said in another thread, the only exception dissentient Feb 2015 #12
Of course they should have a choice. AngryAmish Feb 2015 #13
Yes but their kids can't attend public schools until they have them ChosenUnWisely Feb 2015 #14
For the most part I say no. NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #15
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2015 #16
I voted no in this poll, but there are valid reasons that kids can't have immunizations MiniMe Feb 2015 #17
I don't believe in religious exemptions, just exemptions Ilsa Feb 2015 #18
People like your friend are why herd immunity is so important. Brigid Feb 2015 #20
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