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The global crackdown on parents who refuse vaccines for their kids has begun
There’s a school of thought that refusing vaccines on behalf of your children amounts to child abuse, and that parents should be punished for their decision. We know vaccines are overwhelmingly safe and effective at preventing the spread of disease. And yet failing to immunize children can put them (and vulnerable people around them) at tremendous risk of illness or even death when outbreaks get rolling.
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I think we should try to explain vaccine refusers possible consequences. Punishment may work but it may make things worse. Doctors should explain to regular people (and in plain language) that a vaccine is necessary not only to protect their children but also to protect the community and others. It is a mighty task but hopefully it will work better than bans and fines.