As a type 1 diabetic for over 8 years, whether or not I get vaccinated has never been an option. With chronic diseases such as diabetes, the immune system is weaker than the average, healthy person, and every sickness that is come across is caught. I personally believe that vaccines should be mandatory for all children in the United States who are able to receive them, as they are currently proven to be perfectly safe and effective. As someone who sees firsthand the good that vaccines do, I hope to objectively find the reasoning behind some parents choosing not to vaccinate their children, and the real medical risks that defend their choice.