Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

They should, but parents can opt out. If they choose to do that, they meet with a health/social professional who can discuss the risks and implications of that decision.

No, but with significant social restrictions for people who are not vaccinated without a good medical reason.

I don't think so. However there are some obvious outliers where a child could become seriously ill from disease, for example travelling to a country with diseases that are not local. As such, the decision should be up to the parent, however if it becomes clear that they are being overly autocratic, and end up for example travelling without taking the necessary step of vaccines for a fatal disease, and the child contracts the disease, the parent should be held accountable

I wish to say yes, but it violates the parents' or child's rights/beliefs if they are forced to when they do not want to.

Yes but only those required after birth and in early childhood, that have been well established and researched, and with caution towards each individuals health situation

The Parents of the child should be able to make their own decision on their child regarding vaccination

Yes, but only for vaccines that have long term safety data. New vaccines must be optional for a minimum number of years until proven safe in real life.

No, it should be promoted but shouldn't be forced - particularly in the event of allergies to vaccines or religious beliefs

Everyone who can should excluding not just religious beliefs but more so medical conditions like autoimmune diseases

Yes for essential vaccines needed at birth and early childhood but these vaccines need to explained better to parents

Yes, but only for diseases that have vaccines fully developed and tested over a length of time the ensures it’s safe and affective for dangerous diseases . I don’t think it should be used for less dangerous viruses

Every parent should have the option on what they want to put into there children. Every parent should choose themselves

Parents should have the option however when it comes to vaccinations children must get in school and deadly ones have to be highlighted how they recommend the child to get vaccinated

No but parents who don't want to vaccinate their children should have to complete a short test about the efficacy of vaccines

Only the essential vaccines given after birth and through out early childhood. After that it's up to the parents/guardian to decide

Everybody has their own choice to make whether they want to get vaccinated or not but if a vaccine is proven effective against diseases then yes vaccinate but for example, it is completely up to the parents if they want their child vaccinated but those who are not vaccinated and catch a disease and become seriously I'll they are more likely to become weak and not be able to fight off any further infections/diseases due to being sick from diseases that are preventable with vaccinations

After evaluation of disease. No vaccines are capable of preventing diseases. Most are nutrition/health related

Continue as is. There should not be requirements for new vaccines that have not been trialled for a significant period of time.

only for guaranteed deadly diseases but exceptions made for those whose religious beliefs forbid vaccination

No, allow independently run trials by third-party unbiased groups to show the risks, benefits and effectiveness of these vaccines

Yes, but only for vaccines that are thoroughly tested and are years old so the both the long-term and short-term effects are known.

Up to the child and held responsible if spread, not up anti-vax parents to decide. If kid is super young to make their own decision, then maybe just go ahead with the vaccine

Do you consider measles, mumps, or rubella to be “preventable”? This question needs further consideration. Extremely loaded question. Kids should be vaccinated for everything they are currently vaccinated for at birth.

yes, but they should be concerned for people's religion, deadly contagious diseases, and public schools. Everyone has a free choice but getting vaccinated should be a really high priority

Only for common diseases that can be spread

Not required (especially the covid jab)

Yes. And all immigrants who enter the country should have to abide by the same laws that they are also vaccinated against the diseases to protect everyone in the country.

No, but places should be allowed to refuse access to people who are not vaccinated without a medical reason.

No. The recent Covid scam has taught us a lot, or should have, about freedom of speech and individual sovereignty

if someone’s health means they can’t get vaccinated, that’s ok. religion is not a reason for not getting vaccinated.

I believe tell parents & children the benefits of the vaccines & let the parents be pro choice about them.

Yes except for covid and vaccines should be tested for years before administering to children in case of delayed reactions years later

It should be a choice and not a mandate. There are health risks that people aren’t informed of. Some vaccines cause sudden infant death syndrome and pediatric asthma. The side effects aren’t talked about and people aren’t informed enough. Each body will have a different reaction to a vaccine. Where the decision lies with the parent of a child the parent should be informed on health risks. People should also get assessed on which vaccine is suitable for their individual health needs. Herd immunity is also a beneficial factor when it comes to vaccines. I just feel more people should be informed about the vaccine due to their own body as each body reacts different. Personal autonomy is very important

yes ,but for more desdly or contagious ones unless for some medical reason they aren’t able to have it

I think that everyone should but it’s not something you can force as you can’t tell people what to do with their bodies, but there will be restrictions on what their children can do such as attending schools

Yes for the traditional ones that most people have but no for the Covid one as it’s essentially useless

This is a difficult question to answer as I strongly believe in vaccines and the importance of being vaccinated, however, I also believe that people have a right to govern their own bodies

All foreign nationals entering Ireland should have up-to-date vaccines. Irish residents residing in Ireland should not be forced to but may lose rights entry into certain public buildings .

It should be mandatory and it should be free

Yes but with exceptions for children who physically can't be vaccinated

No it is up to the parent if they want to vaccinate their children

Yes, and parents that fail to do so should have their children taken into state custody and then given up for adoption to a sane family.

No the decision to vaccinate a child lies with the child's parents

Yes, unless a child is immunocompromised and it would not be safe for them to get vaccinated.

Depends on the disease if its only deadly to disabled then I think no because they don't have much to offer

I believe from what Iv been of the covid 19 pandemic it’s a persons own right to be vaccinated and in the case of children then parents or legal garudoans should give permission for people under the age of 18

Yes, just not the Covid Vaccine

If the child has a genuine medical reason then they shouldn't be vaccinated

Depends how common it is.

Depends how common it is. Hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to their children or other children.

Childer should be vaccinated after everyone else

Yes & criminalize parents who don’t vaccinate kids

Where it saves life's yes

Yes, but only for the ones that have a proven track record of preventing illness.

I think they should but depending on how much the disease can harm the child

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Depends on parents view.

Given a choice

There should be Referendum on this issue to make this issue compulsory because this is to do with children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases

Yes, but not for people who have a history of bad reactions to vaccines

Only to people with health problems

Yes, only if the vaccine is proven safe and has no side effects

No, however parents who refuse to give their their children their childhood vaccines should be prosecuted on the basis of child abuse

Depends how common they are.

Depends how common they are

It depends how common the disease is.

Vaccination required for schools, and criminally liable parents for transferral of deadly diseases

Parents and childs choice

No. Put more emphasis on getting children to exercise and take vitamin d to boost their immune system and improve mental health

Any parent that loves their child would get them vaccinated against preventable diseases. They shouldn't be forced to take a vaccine, but they need to be held accountable if their child spreads a disease that a vaccine would have protected them from.

Yes, but prefer the vaccine be oral.

No, but require vaccination to attend any school and require it for access to public health care services.

How would you address concerns from someone hesitant about vaccines due to misinformation or fear, based on your understanding and beliefs?

No, its the choice of children

Have you ever had to alter your stance on vaccinations due to new evidence or personal experiences?

In what ways do you believe community health should be prioritized over individual freedom, if at all, particularly in the case of preventable diseases?

How do personal or family health experiences influence your views on the necessity of mandatory vaccinations?

Own desicion

No because it's up to the parents and their children and also some children are allergic to certain vaccinations. Also, you shouldn't be forced to have an injection.

i belive that and essensial vaccine should be very much encouraged to parents to vaccinate their children, but the parents and carers should definatley not be forced.

What role do you think empathy should play in deciding public health policies like mandatory vaccinations?

How would you explain the concept of herd immunity to someone skeptical about the effectiveness of vaccinations?

Reflecting on the recent global health events, has your opinion on mandatory vaccinations changed, and why?

What ethical considerations come to mind when debating the balance between public safety and personal choice in vaccination policies?