1. Define mandate and mandatory.

2. Which are the only two states that mandate flu shots for children in daycare?

3. For what reason has NYC Mayor Bloomberg's Board of Health voted to mandate flu vaccines for children under 5? Be specific.

4. Why are some/many (article doesn't give percentages) parents opposed to this mandate?

5. a) Define exemption.
b) How can parents get an exemption from this mandate for their children?

6. The Board of Health says that if a child is vaccinated, he cannot spread the flu. Some might argue that many people "aren't good parents" and therefore the government should ensure that they are doing the "right thing" for their children.

a) Should the government dictate to parents what healthcare or preventive measures they should take with their own children? Explain your answer.
b) Is forcing people to take certain actions government overreach? Explain your answer.
c) What actions should the government require parents to take in raising their children? or should people be free to raise their kids the way they want without "government interference"? Explain your answer.