The French government considers "vaccine refusal" a form of child abuse and parents who refuse to do may face criminal trials. As of 2015, while failure to vaccinate is not necessarily illegal, a parent's right to refuse to vaccinate his or her child is technically a constitutional matter. Additionally, children in France cannot enter schools without proof of vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio.
71% Yes |
29% No |
57% Yes |
26% No |
11% Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
1% No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
2% Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
1% No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
0% Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
1% No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
See how support for each position on “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 260k France voters.
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See how importance of “Mandatory Vaccinations” has changed over time for 260k France voters.
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Unique answers from France users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, but under some circumstances like severe diseases that are highly contagious there should be an acceptation
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Yes, but the government should thoroughly test these vaccines and release all side effects and ingredients to the public.
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It matters how deadly the disease is based on death rate like polio.
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diseases and criminal help and gun shots with bombing in vaccines health professional visiting without more decrease is given hustling with behaviours and with young ones can upsting in public schools inc
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depends on the kids religious belief or parents
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Yes, only if the vaccine is 100% effective and sure to use and the disease is very dangerous for children
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