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Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

In September 2021 Italy became the first European Country to make COVID-19 health passes mandatory for all workers. By the end of the same month Canada, the United States, Australia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan all announced similar vaccine mandates. Proponents of the mandate argue that these mandates are the only way to end the global COVID-19 pandemic. Opponents cite evidence that people who already have natural immunity are at heightened risk of vaccine side effects caused by an augmented inflammatory response.

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Response rates from 41.5k UK voters.

28%
Yes
72%
No
28%
Yes
60%
No
11%
No, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate
0%
No, let each business decide
0%
No, and the government should not interfere with private companies
0%
No, and think it’s more harmful to take the vaccine than not

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 @B6S8Z2Hanswered…10mos10MO

Vaccination is really important but not all vaccines are created equal. In my mind this is more a question of misinformation, and lack of understanding about why vaccination is important and how to balance the question of harm to yourself and your family versus public good. For example chicken pox is best caught whilst young and that should be a valid preventative choice with vaccination offered as an alternative etc. with the understanding of the connection and harm relating to shingles in later life.

 @9FDN5TVanswered…3yrs3Y

No, ndividual choice

 @BCMZG8Kanswered…3mos3MO

Yes, and vaccination should be mandatory

 @B7W2NFFanswered…8mos8MO

No. It goes against bodily autonomy. Plus, the vaccines have been proven to be ineffective in stopping the spread.

 @9SM3J2Lanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, if that business requires workers to engage with vulnerable individuals (e.g. healthcare or social care)

 @9QMNKZCanswered…2yrs2Y

Depends on circumstances. Just because they work for a large organisation does not mean they come in to contact with people.

 @9Q8D528answered…2yrs2Y

If people have natural immunity then or are at risk e.g. stroke, blood clots etc. no, but others if safe yes.

 @9Q77S2Ganswered…2yrs2Y

No, the government shouldn't control our bodies when it comes to vaccines, but we should let companies decide whether it should be mandated or optional for its employees.

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