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There are dozens of studies where opt out versus optin choice for vaccination rates have been tested. (one above)
Opt out rates always have a higher rate of vaccination.
And yes, I think if not mandated many parents will ignore their childrens health. Why?
History
In the United Kingdom in 1977, skepticism about the need for the vaccine for pertussis, or whooping cough, led to a decrease in immunizations. In 1982, 47,508 cases of pertussis were reported, the highest in 25 years, according to the CDC.
In Dublin, Ireland, in 2000, when the measles-vaccination rate dropped to 70 percent, there were 355 cases of measles, and three children died.
From 1989 to 1991, about 55,000 cases of measles and 132 deaths were reported in the United States. Most cases were in pockets of unvaccinated preschool children in urban areas, the CDC reported.
Children are dieing of whooping cough in Texas since 2005....
A prepared, informed parent will bring the topic up themselves... And especially when they see a needle appear. Maybe there are doctors out there who don't inform parents what they are putting into their children. I haven't seen any myself.
Now, fast food purveyors? They like to keep things close to the vest...
There are dozens of studies where opt out versus optin choice for vaccination rates have been tested. (one above)
Opt out rates always have a higher rate of vaccination.
And yes, I think if not mandated many parents will ignore their childrens health. Why?
History
In the United Kingdom in 1977, skepticism about the need for the vaccine for pertussis, or whooping cough, led to a decrease in immunizations. In 1982, 47,508 cases of pertussis were reported, the highest in 25 years, according to the CDC.
In Dublin, Ireland, in 2000, when the measles-vaccination rate dropped to 70 percent, there were 355 cases of measles, and three children died.
From 1989 to 1991, about 55,000 cases of measles and 132 deaths were reported in the United States. Most cases were in pockets of unvaccinated preschool children in urban areas, the CDC reported.
Children are dieing of whooping cough in Texas since 2005....
How does the example of a doctor not attempting to fully inform the parent's unless prompted point that parent's don't/won't educate themselves
A prepared, informed parent will bring the topic up themselves... And especially when they see a needle appear. Maybe there are doctors out there who don't inform parents what they are putting into their children. I haven't seen any myself.
Now, fast food purveyors? They like to keep things close to the vest...