Submitted on Tuesday 18th September 2018
Rejected on Tuesday 25th September 2018
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make vaccinations a requirement before a child can be enrolled in a school
At various stages throughout childhood, vaccines are administered to prevent fatal diseases that have killed millions of children in recorded history. They're vital to our survival and to those who cannot be immunised for medical reasons. Herd immunity only works if enough people are vaccinated.
More details Earlier in 2017, the UK celebrated that measles had been eradicated in this country. This was hindered in the 90s by the work of (former Doctor) Andrew Wakefield. In accordance with WHO policy, 'eradicated' does not mean it was completely destroyed. It takes a 95% clearance to gain this status. There has, however, been a resurgence after the rise of the antivaxxer movement.
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