Compulsory vaccination

Compulsory vaccination exists in all 50 states of the United States, particularly as a condition of admission to public school. It is meant to prevent the spreading of contagious diseases. Due to vaccinations, some ailments which were once quite feared, such as smallpox and polio, are now very rare or eradicated. Compulsory vaccination has also succeeded in greatly reducing the childhood spread of other diseases including Hepatits B, Diptheria, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

All states have a religious exemption from compulsory vaccination except Mississippi and West Virginia.