A 2019 survey carried out in Great Britain found that younger adults are more likely in favor in punishments for parents who intentionally choose not to vaccinate their children. There is similar support levels across all the age groups for banning children who have not been vaccinated from state schools. More than half of respondents aged between 18 and 24 years believe parents should be fined for refusing to vaccinate their children, while less than a quarter of over 75 year olds support this.
Share of individuals who believe the following penalties should occur for parents who choose not to vaccinate their children in Great Britain in 2019, by age group
Age group
Unvaccinated children should be banned from state schools
Parents who don't vaccinate their children should be banned from receiving childcare benefits
Parents who don't vaccinate their children should be fined
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