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| − | '''Compulsory vaccination''' exists in all 50 states of the [[United States]], particularly as a condition of admission to [[public school]]. | + | '''Compulsory vaccination''' exists in all 50 states of the [[United States]], particularly as a condition of admission to [[public school]]. Vaccine manufacturers lobby for these laws to maximize revenue on their products. |
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| + | While proponents of vaccination argue that it helped eradicate [[smallpox]] and [[polio]], others cite improved hygiene as significant factors. Regardless, new vaccines are being required of schoolchildren for numerous diseases that most will never be exposed to, such as [[Hepatitis B]] and [[HPV]], and diseases that are not dangerous to schoolchildren, such as [[chickenpox]]. Compulsory vaccination has also been required for [[Diptheria]], [[Pertussis]], [[Measles]], [[Mumps]], and [[Rubella]]. | ||
All states have a [[religious]] exemption from compulsory vaccination except [[Mississippi]] and [[West Virginia]]. | All states have a [[religious]] exemption from compulsory vaccination except [[Mississippi]] and [[West Virginia]]. | ||
Revision as of 04:03, December 27, 2007
Compulsory vaccination exists in all 50 states of the United States, particularly as a condition of admission to public school. Vaccine manufacturers lobby for these laws to maximize revenue on their products.
While proponents of vaccination argue that it helped eradicate smallpox and polio, others cite improved hygiene as significant factors. Regardless, new vaccines are being required of schoolchildren for numerous diseases that most will never be exposed to, such as Hepatitis B and HPV, and diseases that are not dangerous to schoolchildren, such as chickenpox. Compulsory vaccination has also been required for Diptheria, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
All states have a religious exemption from compulsory vaccination except Mississippi and West Virginia.