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Originally Posted by MathGeek
No. I have a lot of them and so do my children. My bigger issue is when the government is pushing unnecessary vaccinations over the objections of faith and conscience by the parents.
For example, my wife and I are not fans of the HPV vaccination. Can you make a strong case that this vaccine should be forced on 10-12 year olds over the objections of faith and conscience of their parents? Or that HEP B vaccinations are really needed by children before starting school?
Early childhood vaccinations that prevent easily transmitted diseases from casual contact make more sense than vaccinations against diseases most commonly transmitted through sex or sharing needles. Parents may reasonable decide that their children do not need childhood vaccinations against STDs and diseases contracted through sharing of needles. Why not just wait until children turn 18 to make their own decisions on these?
Painting them all with a broad brush is deceptive and manipulative, as is confounding what a wise parent should do with what the government should force ALL parents to do.
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Where are you living where HPV vaccines are mandatory anyways?