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Ireland ‘should consider’ no jab-no pay vaccination policy: Irish Patients Association
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:50
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The Government should consider introducing a “no jab, no pay” policy on vaccinations similar to that planned in Australia, according to the Irish Patients’ Association.
However, public health doctors said the Australian government’s plan to penalise parents who fail to vaccinate their children by depriving them of benefits is unlikely to work.
“Immunisation works not just for children but throughout a person’s lifetime. We should certainly consider the Australian proposal,” says Stephen McMahon of the IPA. “Vaccinations don’t just protect the person who receives the jab but also confers immunity on ‘the herd’ – you and me.” …. http://www.irishtimes.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2015/04/ireland-should-consider-no-jab-no-pay.html
