Pros And Cons Of Mandatory Vaccines

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Friend or Foe of Mandatory Vaccines
One of the greatest accomplishments for the healthcare community is the use of vaccinations. As explained in Issues & Controversies, "Vaccines work by introducing diluted versions or bacteria into a person's body via injection" ("Mandatory Vaccinations"). Once the dead virus enters a person's body her immune system learns to fight back. If someone is ever exposed to it again, her body should be able to overcome the virus. With such a great accomplishment, there are people who are supporters and people who are opponents. While vaccinations have renowned benefits, they are also presumed to lead to crisis. Some people think that vaccines should be free will; however, others think it should be mandatory. By mandating people to get the vaccine the government is forcing them and taking their freedom; even so, people need a vaccination for the safety from deadly diseases. Some people think by forcing people to get vaccinated only will make people reject vaccines. Supporters and anti-vexxers, as they are identified as, are still debating the topic of vaccines as they did when they were first used to cure smallpox virus.
People who support mandatory vaccines have ample reasons for their views on vaccines. They feel it is our duty to get vaccinated for the
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They argue that vaccines can have serious and fatal side effects that can be life-threatening, such as long-term seizures, coma, lowered consciousness, and permanent brain damage. Anti-vaxxers believe that mandatory vaccines intervene with their medical choices. They argue that the government should not have an input on their personal medical choices. They feel as if the government then owns their bodies. They also believe that it is unethical to issue mandatory vaccines. The government going against people's religious freedom is