Germany’s parliament has voted to make measles vaccinations mandatory for children, in response to a global rise in cases of the disease.
Parents who refuse to get their children inoculated face fines of up to €2,500 (US$2,750) and a likely ban from nursery or school.
The legislation will be watched closely around the world by legislators, especially those in the United States, where there is a small but vocal opposition to the vaccination of children.
[FULL STORY HERE]
World Politics News is dedicated to raising Americans' knowledge of political events, elections, and legislation throughout the world.
No comments:
Post a Comment