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1. Jim Hughes

   so docs want compulsory vaccinations for kids, as only those whose parents chose not to vaccinate are at risk this seems odd

   Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 10:52:01 UTC from xmpp
   • rpcutts

     @jimh a child still has a right to be healthy even if their parents don't wish to afford them it.

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:10:27 UTC
   • rpcutts

     @jimh Moreover, if enough parents refuse then the potential cost of future treatment could do a lot of financial damage to the NHS.

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:11:59 UTC
   • rpcutts

     @jimh On the opposite side of the coin you can argue that compulsory medication goes against personal liberty.

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:12:43 UTC
   • Haris bin Ali

     @jimh there are those who are too young/weak/sick and also those who are allergic to vaccine ings. more vaccinated lessens risk to them

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:22:55 UTC
   • Libby Miller

     @jimh I think it's something like, if there's not high coverage most are at risk as vaccination is not 100% effective. will look it up.

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:40:52 UTC
   • gerikson Libby Miller

     @jimh @libbymiller I think the vaccination rate has to be around 85% for herd immunity to work. People still afraid of vaccines?

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:44:40 UTC
   • Toby Inkster Libby Miller

     @libbymiller: 100% effectiveness not necessary for herd immunity. #mttl <> rdfs:seeAlso http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_immunity .

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 11:59:22 UTC
   • Phil Archer Libby Miller

     @libbymiller @radio4minus1letter P

     Wednesday, 03-Jun-09 12:47:00 UTC
   • Sarven Capadisli Toby Inkster

     T-12h or something to @tobyink's #awesomeness

     Monday, 08-Jun-09 21:58:44 UTC