French Physicians Question Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety as France Debates Future of Vaccination Program

By Carolanne Wright
Contributing Writer for Wake Up World

The national debate is heating up in France about whether or not to vaccinate. An astounding 58% of French doctors question the usefulness of vaccines for children, while 31% are concerned about vaccine safety.

Vaccination is a controversial topic not only in the United States, but in France as well. Liberty has always been an important touchstone for both nations, so it’s not surprising to see the vaccine debate move into the arena of personal freedom and informed consent. Moreover, the rate of skepticism towards vaccination has spiked in France over the last several years, where medical doctors are viewing vaccines with increasing distrust. And French parents are following suit.