British Columbians increasingly questioning flu and childhood vaccines amid misinformation surge, according to Research Co.
The advent of social media has provided ample opportunities for humans to bond. At first, it was remarkable and refreshing to see groups of people from all over the world sharing pictures of sunsets, spoon collections and Pez dispensers. We were all having fun.
Few issues have been as polarizing as vaccines. Earlier this month, about three in five Canadians told us that each person should be allowed to decide whether they want to get the seasonal flu vaccine, while just under two in five think the flu vaccine should be mandatory in their province. The numbers shift dramatically when we ask Canadians about childhood diseases. Across the country, 67 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations for children should “definitely” or “probably” be mandatory in their province . Just under three in ten think the decision on vaccination should “definitely” or “probably” be made by parents.
On a regional basis, the differences on this question are not extreme. Alberta leads the way, with 34 per cent of residents saying childhood vaccinations are better left to parents. Quebec is second with 31 per cent, followed by British Columbia , Saskatchewan and Manitoba , Ontario and Atlantic Canada .
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