New York City Is Requiring Vaccinations Against Measles. Can Officials Do That? Vaccination and Immunization, Measles, Medicine and Health
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2GczAHJ
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.