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
@9LXJML25 days5D
No, we have free will although not vaccinating is a terrible idea unless you know you’re allergic to it
@9LXJ7SZ5 days5D
Yes, when the Science is backed by a plethora of evidence based research and those who have decades of experience in their scientific field should be part of the discussion about it with government officials following as well as gov officials having to take mandatory classes to keep upto date in current knowledge
@9LWWYQ46 days6D
No, but children ought to be able to receive the vaccine if they request it, even if their parents don’t want them to.
@9LW5MS61wk1W
yes but only if it wouldn't do more harm than good, like if a child has a heart condition and it is dangerous for them
@9LVRKX51wk1W
Yes for only deadly contagious diseases with the exception for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines
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