Global Health: New York City Is Requiring Vaccinations Against Measles. Can Officials Do That?

Mandatory vaccination is rare, but it has been done — and upheld by the courts. While judges have allowed health officials to fine citizens for refusing, forced vaccinations are highly unusual.
Source: NYT Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Vaccination and Immunization Measles Medicine and Health Fines (Penalties) Supreme Court (US) New York City Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assn Offit, Paul A Honolulu (Hawaii) Source Type: news