[calex59]

I agree with it too; all it takes is one unvaccinated kid to end up getting sick off of something they picked up and then it not only exposes the other kids, but also ends up setting up the school to be sued by the parent of the sick kid, if the unvaccinated kid gets sick.

Do you realize how stupid you sound? How can the child who is not vaccinated infect children who are? It doesn't matter if the other kids are exposed, they won't catch it if they are vaccinated. What ever happened to freedom in this country? Gone with the wind and stupid nanny state people who really shouldn't be on a conservative forum.

[ari-freedom]

Vaccines aren’t 100% effective but herd immunity provides a strong second line of defense.

[Cboldt]

-- How can the child who is not vaccinated infect children who are? It doesn't matter if the other kids are exposed, they won't catch it if they are vaccinated. --

The public health calculus is a numbers game - it does not account for individuals. A disease outbreak that hospitalizes 5% of the population for treatment is a BIG DEAL.

I wonder what the rate of vaccination/immunity is, for this one. Researching the Texas laws and public policy, found Texas was at or close to the bottom of the "vaccination rate" contest, with 71% participation.

[Jedidah]

No vaccine is 100% effective.

As for freedom, the parents who refuse to take required measures to keep their kid from being a menace to public health have full freedom to educate the child themselves or to pay someone to do it for them.

It is ridiculous to argue that government doesn’t have a role in preserving public health.

Read about the flu epidemic of 1918 or the polio outbreaks prior to development of that vaccine, then count your blessings that everyone doesn’t think like you.