The Vaccination rate in the UK has declined significantly since the MMR-autism controversy began in 1998. The vaccination rate has decreased to 80% from 92% in 1997. In 1998, there were 56 measles cases in the UK. In 2008, there were 1348 cases, with two confirmed deaths.
86% Yes |
14% No |
75% Yes |
10% No |
5% Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
3% No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
3% 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 |
2% Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
1% No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
See how support for each position on “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 2.2m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 2.2m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8QPBS4P3yrs3Y
Yes, and fine parents who refuse to vaccinate their children
@9LPYN831 day1D
All children medically fit for vaccines should be required however some children have allergies in which case they should not be vaccinated - only further supporting the fact that other children should be vaccinated to mitigate spread of diseases to the unvaccinated
@9LP6VFW3 days3D
Absolutely not, mandatory vaccination is a violation of human rights and disgusting, the Covid 19 scandal was wicked and crippling to democracy.
@9LMNH2R5 days5D
Yes, as long as the side effects are not too severe and the vaccine won't cause a lot of harm the child
@96NKJRP2yrs2Y
No, but make parents liable for medical bills for treatment. Exception is if child has been medically certified as unfit to have the vaccine due to allergies, existing medical conditions etc
@96NJGNK2yrs2Y
If the vaccine has been tested and is safe
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