How should members of society respond to government-imposed vaccinations?

This is an interesting question, and one that has
different possible answers.  The REAL question is how each individual in a society WOULD
respond to a forced program of vaccinations.  It may be difficult to say SHOULD because
there may be no correct answer.

First, one would have to
decide the reason behind a mass vaccination.  Assuming this occurred in a free,
democratic country, one could assume that the order would be given in the face of severe
danger to the public health.  If conditions were that dangerous, most people would
probably be very WILLING to get vaccinations without being ordered
to.

Secondly, one would have to decide on his personal
feelings regarding government intrusion.  For example, certain diseases can be "wiped
out" if everyone is immune to them, but if a sub-population refuses to be vaccinated the
disease can linger and re-emerge.  Which is more important?  Public safety or personal
rights?

There is already a program of "semi-mandatory"
vaccinations that are required for children to attend school.  Though I suppose you
could avoid this by not sending your child to school, or by claiming a religious
exemption, it pretty much forces most people to comply.  How should people respond to
this?  Look at how the HAVE.  A little grumbling, maybe, but general acceptance because
most people feel that the benefit of the vaccinations outweighs any
risk.

In general, one might say that the public's reaction
to a program of forced vaccinations should be determined by the severity of the
situation.