[TheyCallMeBruce]

I agree with ae118 that children are under the care of the parents and unable to make these decisions on their own until such a time comes. I am speaking about the ones who deliberately avoid vaccinations because of some belief that vaccines can harm them (either by government conspiracy or some other Jenny McCarthy like science).

redforever, I don't see your position as a solution either. We have checks in place for negligent/drunk drivers, and if they choose to continue with that sort of decision, they suffer consequences. You're right, life isn't perfect, but it would be far worse if we didn't have these checks in place. And maybe that's where ae118's suggestion makes the most sense...Mount a strong offensive to educate the public first, set up session for new parents about the benefits of immunization, give them all the information they need and have them make a decision. Likewise, educate those that have chosen to avoid vaccination. If they are still resistant, then they will have to pay for the cost of the care they would receive if they become ill. I understand this would fall into primary health care, but primary health care is provided to people not because they opted out on a life saving treatment.