Introduction
One of the reasons why vaccines should be optional is the existence of an inherent resistance that would grow bigger. There are going to be numerous demonstrations and possibly violent protests against mandatory vaccination, causing more people to oppose the government in general.
Discussion
For example, restrictions caused by the need to get a vaccine for the coronavirus put the whole community in an ethical dilemma where vaccinations became tickets intended to help people “buy” a piece of freedom during lockdowns (Giubilini, 2021). This shows how mandatory vaccines can be expected to contribute to more conflicts where people would become test subjects for no particular reason. Even though the majority of vaccines are tested prior to being released to the public, there is a high chance of an unexpected outcome destroying the whole positive image of vaccination and generating even more resistance.
On the other hand, vaccines should be optional because of their potential counterproductivity. Theoretical assumptions and emotive responses from citizens can contribute to long-term concerns associated with complete distrust during future campaigns. It means that any given vaccine is going to be perceived differently after how the coronavirus tests and vaccines have been treated by many governments across the globe. In Romania, for example, there are no mandatory schemes for vaccination because the government believes that certain sections of the population are going to get vaccinated if needed (Miron et al., 2022).
Conclusion
While the political climate plays an essential role, it is vital to mention how this counterproductivity is going to penetrate beyond mere protests and lead to a complete campaign against the healthcare industry. Mandatory vaccination is going to instill fear in people across the globe, making it impossible to engage in rightful policymaking.
References
Giubilini, A. (2021). Vaccination ethics. British Medical Bulletin, 137(1), 4-12. Web.
Miron, V. D., Toma, A. R., Filimon, C., Bar, G., & Craiu, M. (2022). Optional vaccines in children — knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Romanian parents. Vaccines, 10(3), 404. Web.