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
@9LXJML21wk1W
No, we have free will although not vaccinating is a terrible idea unless you know you’re allergic to it
@9M6LGNS2 days2D
I personally support them for myself and loved ones; however, unless they are scientifically proven to stop the spread of the diseases, it shouldn't be legally binding.
@9M697H62 days2D
No, people and parents should have the right to make decisions about medical issues themself, the government should not have the right or ability to force anyone to be vaccinated
@9M65LBK3 days3D
I'm personally in favour of vaccines, but in the case of COVID-19, they clearly don't stop the spread of the disease.
@9M3YNP25 days5D
freedom of choice and information- if more money was spent on education people how to look after themselves with better diets and natural remedies and knowledge of what they can do to help prevent deisese through being healthy
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