Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania, so health officials are encouraging parents to make sure their children's vaccinations are up-to-date.

In response to this recommendation, reader wsdude writes:



Should parents continue to have the right to exempt their child from vaccination based on religious or philosophical grounds? Or does this individual freedom create too much risk for others, including their own children? Do you believe the benefits of immunization outweigh the possible risks? Comment below.

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