You might have heard recently that Measles, after being eradicated in the US 14 years ago, [url=http://gizmodo.com/measles-are-back-in-new-york-city-thanks-to-anti-vax-ab-1543787681]has returned with cases reported in New York, San Diego, Boston, and Vancouver as well[/url]. Given that the efforts of anti-vaccination groups seem to be unfortunately paying off, do you think there should be an added incentive for parents to vaccinate their children? Specifically, if a child is not vaccinated, the parent or guardian should receive fewer, or be less-eligible for, state-sponsored benefits and services, such as welfare payments, schooling (such as exclusion from enrolment), child care, etc... with the exception of medical, and only medical, reasons.
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I think parents are capable of making their own decisions. If they do not believe in modern medicine, that is fine. These beliefs should not be forced on the child, but is it really any different from us forcing the child to get shots in the first place? I cannot say I agree with those groups or parents....but it is not my place to make them do anything. I don't think this situation is as black and white as people make it out to be.