Views on vaccination

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Questions

 * Should parents be obligated/ punished when vaccination coverage is low?
 * Do countries have the freedom to make policies that reflect local circumstances?

Arguments

 * Religion: People may have religious reasons for not wanting to vaccinate their children.
 * Freedom of choice: In most countries parents (should) have rights regarding (some) healthcare interventions.

Risks

 * Endangering other children: When you don't vaccinate your children they endanger other children. In the Netherlands day cares have the freedom to refuse children that are not vaccinated.