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Should schools ban children who aren't properly vaccinated?

Italian children can be turned away from school if they cannot prove that they have been properly vaccinated.

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16.58 13 Mar 2019


Should schools ban children who aren't properly vaccinated?


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16.58 13 Mar 2019


Italian children can be turned away from school if they cannot prove that they have been properly vaccinated.

It follows months of debate in Italy over compulsory vaccination.

Parents could be fined up to €500 if they send their unvaccinated children to school, with children under six potentially turned away.

Is this the way forward?

To discuss, Ivan was joined by Dr Sumi Dunne, who is a lecturer and GP based in Laois.


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