The Importance Of Vaccines

One perspective on the beneficial aspect of childhood vaccinations is exhibited by many organizations such as the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and even the World Health Organization (Stinchfield, 2001). This is the perspective that childhood vaccination is ultimately the best way to eradicate diseases throughout the world (Olubukola & Lewis, 2007). There is a large amount of evidence to support this belief; specifically, evidence which supports that vaccine development and use aided significantly in the elimination of smallpox and the drastic reduction of polio cases throughout the world (Bonanni, Sacco, Donato, & Capei, 2014). Between 1900 and 1904, an average of 48,164 cases and 1528 caused by smallpox were reported each year throughout the United States (CDC, 1999). Through the use of vaccination, the prevalence of smallpox steadily decreased until about 1929 when cases only rarely

The safety of vaccinations has been questioned for centuries and since there have been vaccines, there have been protests against them. Whether the nerves are caused by ingredients, side effects, or religious complications; the anti-vaccine world is full of misguided information and stubborn members. People are constantly being informed about fake statistics or unrealistic information because people want their opinion to gain supporters at whatever cost. This has created a web of half truths, miscommunications, and lies. Abigail Melissen was not wrong when she stressed a “legitimate medical condition” was the only reason someone should not get vaccinated and driving the words “educate yourself” to anyone who has a strong opinion relating

From Grandpa Max to baby Sophia, everyone needs vaccinations. Vaccines protect people from developing dangerous diseases like pneumonia, measles, and the flu. Many people have forgotten the devastating effects of these disease but they still exist, and your unvaccinated loved ones are at risk. This August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to discuss the benefits of vaccines and how to stay up to date with your immunizations.

Almost everyone in the world cares and wants the best for children, whether it be their own or not. Most people also want the best for society. But the question is, why would some of these same people deliberately cause the suffering of children and jeopardize society just because they do not believe in vaccination? Vaccinations help save lives by building immunity to deadly diseases, but people are willing to risk lives just because their political beliefs or religious beliefs or skepticism keeps them from vaccinating their children. To make sure everyone in the community is safe from certain diseases, the government needs to make most vaccinations mandatory for every child. There are already a few state mandates regarding vaccinations

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) describes vaccination as being one of the ten greatest achievements in public health of the 20th century (CDC 1999) Despite this regard, speculation regarding the matter of vaccines has been around for nearly the entirety of their existence (Wolfe 2002). In his book, Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All, Author Paul Offit does well in informing readers of the ongoing debate regarding the safety and implementation of vaccinations. Offit begins his book by equating this debate to an ongoing war between hesitant parents and weary doctors. Both sides are motivated by fear. For parents it is the fear of possible side effects that may arise in their children. For doctors it is the

Vaccination is a primary prevention of disease and has been strongly integrated into modern medicine. For generations, epidemics of measles, whooping cough or polio have been largely nonexistent from populations across the globe. However, there are still many parents who choose not to vaccinate their children and adults who are unaware of or unable to access vaccines that prevent infectious diseases. There are college students still being exposed to meningitis and even some people in the healthcare industry not staying current and questioning the efficacy of them. The purpose of this paper is to present some facts about vaccinations/immunizations, barriers to obtaining them and suggestions from research on how to overcome those barriers from a community health perspective.

Vaccinations have proven time and time again to be an effective form of preventive medicine, but in recent research it has been associated with serious developmental problems. The controversy over whether childhood vaccines are actually the cause of these development issues has been an ongoing debate for 2 centuries and is even more prominent in society now as more research is becoming available to the public, even if some of it says there is no link between the two. Parents and guardians now also believe that their children’s immune systems will be able to fight off diseases naturally. With all the controversy of vaccinations, there are also ethical controversies dealing with childhood vaccinations. Vaccine ethical issues such as public

Throughout this essay, I will support that it is necessary and important for vaccinations to be given to all individuals who are able to receive them. First, I will give some background into what vaccines are and how they work to protect humans from disease. After that, I am going to state my argument for why vaccinations should be mandatory for certain people to receive and will display why vaccinations are greatly important. Then, I will address some objections that people have for choosing not to receive vaccinations. Finally, I will conclude why vaccines are important to human beings and society.

For some, going to get a vaccination can be a simple task. For others it can be the last thing in the world to do. Just waiting patiently to get a sharp and thin object to pierce them can really mess with some people's minds. In other words, they have belonephobia, which is the fear of needles. Though being scared, it can be very dangerous to not get the vaccination you need.

Dragging out the pet carrier, stuffing an annoyed pet inside, driving to the vet and getting a shot or two. This is a normal part of owning a pet, that has to happen every so often. While the pet is getting checked for any injuries or areas of concern, the vet will go over any out of date vaccinations. Usually, the pet will get the vaccinations the same day, or the owner will schedule a date soon. Vaccinations are essential to keeping a pet healthy. At face value, this seems simple enough, but new groups within the pet owner community are starting to boycott all vaccinations. Many believe that vaccinations cause the diseases they are supposed to prevent, and that vaccinations are not necessary for pet health.

Knowledge on vaccinations follow known definitions of science, and vaccines are found to be a safe and effective means of protecting people from contracting fatal diseases. The science of vaccinations follows the definitions of science by Ruse and Lakatos, as well as Laudan’s belief that the better-supported science should be considered. In terms of evidence that supports vaccination, Harker has shown that vaccines do not cause autism or weakened immune systems. Additionally, the PBS documentary, Vaccines – Calling the Shots, discusses the evidence that shows that vaccines do not cause autism as well as discusses why vaccines do not cause epilepsy, that vaccine injury is much rarer than it is thought to be, and the importance of

Vaccines have been a controversial topic ever since Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine in the early 1800s. Even though modern science has proven that vaccines are safe and effective, the anti-vaccination movement stays strong due to religious and moral oppositions and the spread of misinformation.1(p15, 144) Vaccinations need to be mandatory for all people who are healthy enough to get them in order to prevent infectious diseases from returning full force.

Vaccines are a must for children, adults, and the elderly. There are many reasons why vaccines are so important. One reason, vaccines will help keep you healthy. You don’t just reduce your risk of contracting communicable diseases with vaccines, but the people around you as well. Lastly, diseases are not going anywhere and they can be spread easily.

As a little kid I always feared going to the doctors. I dreaded the long, scary needles and being poked by them. Every time my mom told me I had to go to the doctors, I would immediately ask her if I had to get any shots. If she said yes, I would start crying, begging her not to take me and saying why are you doing this to me. Her response was always the same, saying I had to do this to stay healthy and it would only hurt for a little bit. At the time I never really understood what she meant, because I had been sick tons of times, so what good are these shots really doing for me. I thought if I missed some of the vaccines I would be fine and nothing bad would happen to me, but what would have really happened if my mom let me skip these vaccination

Inside a vaccine for a certain illness, you will find weakened or deceased pathogens of that disease. The purpose of the vaccine is to inject these weak forms of the disease into you so that your immune system can learn how to fight it off, as if it were a real attack, when in truth it is not. This will prepare you in case you become exposed to the full-fledged form of the virus, and you’ll be safe because your body already knows how to handle the problem, thanks to the vaccine. We receive vaccines for things like polio, smallpox, chicken pox, or whooping cough. If we take the time to vaccinate ourselves, we can greatly reduce the risk of getting sick and missing work, school, activities, and fun things with friends. I would rather go out and have fun than lay in bed sick all day. Vaccines can help prevent some (but not all) communicable diseases. A communicable disease is defined as one that can be transmitted from one person to another. It has the ability to “communicate.” That is one of many reasons why vaccines are important.