But at the heart of any mandatory vaccination argument there has to be the core idea of curing disease by prevention. So my above question then becomes immediately relevant and an longterm consideration that must be addressed.
I think this is the sticking point, because pro-vaxers (like myself) do belive that vaccinations are curing disease by prevention. I know you mean prevention by other means, but until people see vaccinations as anything other than miracle workers, the status quo will be to fund more vaccinations, rather than look at other prevention strategies (which is already happening imo, like with the HPV vaccination instead of informing people about safe sex, same with the efforts for an HIV vaccine, rather than looking at the social issues in countries like Africa which sees many people reject safe sex practices).

I know the side effects of vaccinations is a massive issue for most non-vaccinators, but until a study is performed comparing the risk of the disease with the risk of the side effects, medical advice will remain firmly in the camp of vaccinations.

I think side effects of drugs, ultrasounds, radiation therapy, shock therapy etc will be the next wave of studies in this country and other western nations as we turn our attention more and more towards what WE are doing to harm people and our planet.

EDIT: on the topic of premature babies, I also feel it needs to be a case by case situation and people should have a CHOICE whether they want to save their baby or not. I am appalled someone would be charged for turning off a ventilator. But then, Australia used to charge women whose babies died of SIDS. My aunt was questioned by police etc when her daughter died. Our penchant for litigation and 'justice' is just as problematic as the technologies that allow us to play god/dess.