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.
85% Yes |
15% 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
@95WWRBQ2yrs2Y
No but they should encourage it
@9LXJML24wks4W
No, we have free will although not vaccinating is a terrible idea unless you know you’re allergic to it
@9N3226R6hrs6H
Combat the misinformation surrounding vaccines and strongly advise vaccines for children and make them extremely accessible.
@9N2VYFN7hrs7H
No, the government should not be able to force you to take medication, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits.
@9N273W413hrs13H
If opting out parent should pay for any associated medical costs if child becomes ill with disease vaccine was preventing.
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