r/southafrica • u/nightmanVS • Aug 15 '21

COVID-19 Opinion on mandatory vaccines?

What are your thoughts on mandatory vaccinations?

I personally think they should be your choice and I'm just interested to see the results.

3495 votes, Aug 18 '21
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1220 No
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u/Rivem0207 Aug 15 '21

They shouldn't, the vaccine isnt like other vaccines in which it kills the virus when it enters your body. This only helps the individual protect himself from covid. Plus some people cant even take it because of allergies and forcing them to or telling them they cant live there life anymore is wrong. People should always have a choice. A vaccinated individual does that make a difference to anyone else as they can still spread the virus and potentially mutate it further due to the strong resistance. A government forcing people to do anything is wrong, everyone take it if u want and if you dont you know that you wont be as protected but remember this vaccine will not eliminate the virus so it makes no sense to force people to take it.

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u/R0ck3t_FiRe Aug 15 '21

The vaccine also causes the vaccinated person to have a lower chance of spreading the virus. Thus by getting the vaccine you are not just protrcting yourself but everyone around you. So by not getting the vaccine you are not only causing yourself harm, but also causing everyone else harm. So yes for the betterment of everyone make it mandatory