Here are some considerations on requiring vaccinations for school students:
Reasons supporting required school vaccinations:
- Protects students from dangerous infectious diseases like measles, polio, whooping cough, etc. This prevents outbreaks and fatalities.
- Provides herd immunity for those unable to be vaccinated due to health conditions. This helps protect the most vulnerable.
- Vaccination is a public health issue that extends beyond just individual choice. Requiring vaccines helps create community-wide immunity.