Individual Rights & Vaccination Policy

School board trustees are requesting public comment before they vote on a vaccination policy for all children in a local school district. Should individual rights (e.g., parents’ rights to decide whether to vaccinate their children) be compromised to control the spread of communicable diseases for the good of society? Read Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s). Required Textbook Readings Mauer, F.A. & Smith, C. M. (2013).  Chapter 7-9 and 30 Fundamental Concepts for Community Health Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s). Read Mauer, F.A. & Smith, C. M. (2013):  Chapter 7-9 and 30   Online Materials & Resources 1. View The Healthcare System of the United States | Healthcare Triage at The Healthcare System of the United States  (Links to an external site.) 2. Explore your State’s Department of Community Health website. 3. Explore your Community’s Health Department website.