With measles epidemics in effect in multiple parts of the country, many American are keeping an eye on vaccine policy, and what can be done in terms of policy to end these outbreaks and prevent other ones.
Earlier this week, Buzzfeed asked the 2020 Democratic candidates for president their thoughts on vaccine policy, and most candidates who responded gave generally expected, uncontroversial answers about the safety of vaccines and the need to ensure public health.
However, the answer from the campaign of one candidate, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, raised some eyebrows, as well as skepticism about the candidate.
“The law of the land for more than a century has been that states may enforce mandatory vaccination for public safety to prevent the spread of a dangerous disease,” a spokesperson for the candidate said. “Pete does support some exceptions, except during a public health emergency to prevent an outbreak.”
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