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Originally Posted by psicodude
So a parent willfully and knowingly decides to deny their child a vaccine that could potentially save their life, and that isn't child abuse or neglect? Granted, the idea of hard jail time is hyperbole, but recent events have proven that many adults will choose to do the wrong thing unless there is a threat of serious punishment. My opinion is that failing to vaccinate your child (I am referring to vaccinations against diseases like MMR, not influenza) is maliciously placing them in a dangerous situation and needs to be punished accordingly. Terms and severity of punishment are debatable, of course, but I don't see why it's stupid to conclude that this could fall under the child abuse umbrella. Heck, failing to bring your child to school can carry a daily fine and contempt of court charges.
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How is influenza any different? Did you get a flu shot? If not, you placed people at risk, is that abusing them?