Vaccinations In The Twentieth Century

[Vaccinations have lowered the death rates of Americans over the years. According to McNeil “in November 2007, death rates for 13 diseases that can be prevented by childhood vaccinations were at all-time lows…nine of the diseases, rates of hospitalization or death had declined more than 90 percent. For three…death rates had dropped by 100 percent” (Paragraph 3). This study shows that vaccinations are beneficial to children. With these vaccinations, children will be less exposed to these diseases, which will prevent them from spending time in the hospital or in some cases dying.

There are many arguments that people have developed and built upon that are convincing me of the importance of the vaccinations. The benefits of vaccinations really were shown when “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 732,000 American children were saved from death and 322 million cases of childhood illnesses were prevented between 1994 and 2014 due to vaccination” (Huffington). This is proof right in front of our eyes that vaccinations are working for some children. Something that saves 732,000 lives is a very important asset. Also, I think that it is critical to take into account the 322 million children that were saved from sickness. These 322 million children were kept from getting an illness that could be life threatening or even just uncomfortable. No matter the severity of the sickness there is an importance in the prevention of these diseases. Another intriguing argument for the continued use and importance of vaccines is that “most childhood vaccines are 90%-99% effective in preventing disease” (AAP). With a 90%-99% success rate it shows that it is so important to receive a vaccination because of the dangers of the diseases. In fact the 90%-99% effectiveness has “save[ed] 2.5 million children from preventable diseases every year” (Shot@Life). This direct correlation between these two arguments makes this side of the topic even more compelling. Another statistic that creates a realization that there may be more to vaccinations than we see on the

The vaccinations of children are a cornerstone of the United States public health measures to protect people from a host of infectious diseases and possible death. Vaccines are beneficial to the greater good of the public health including your own as well as being a cost effective way to manage infectious diseases. Diseases that used to be common throughout this country and around the world can now be prevented by vaccination. These diseases include polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis, rubella, mumps, tetanus, rotavirus, and haemophilus influenza type b (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014).

produced a net savings of $1.38 trillion in health care costs in the USA alone. Others

Vaccines are part of preventive health and protect us from disease. If we get vaccinated, we can help protect those who can't. One study found that a child has a 35 times more chance of getting measles, if they don't vaccinate (Lemmons 185). In the U.S., vaccines have decreased or terminated many infectious diseases that once killed or hurt many people (Vaccination). If we do not vaccinate, it will leave people unprotected and susceptible to disease.

Another benefit of vaccines is that they have eradicated some illnesses. There are some illnesses, such as polio and smallpox, that have been diminished by vaccines. The author states in “Should Vaccines Be Required for Children?” “In the twentieth century, there were 16,316 deaths from polio and 29,004 deaths from smallpox yearly in the United States; in 2012 there were no reported cases of polio or smallpox.” Those disease have diminished because vaccines have prevented the diseases, and eventually, the diseases were eliminated. Because of vaccines, there are some illnesses that are

Immunizations were created to keep children and adults healthy and safe. Edward Jenner administered the world’s first vaccination known as the smallpox vaccine, which had killed millions of people over the centuries (). Jenner administered the vaccine on an eight year old boy who he exposed to the fluid of a cowpox blisters, the boy developed a blister which eventually went away. Jenner then exposed the boy to the smallpox disease and the boy did not get sick, this led to the smallpox vaccine and the drastic decline in the smallpox disease. Fast-forward three centuries later and the small pox diseases is eradicated do to people receiving the vaccine. Immunizations are extremely important to the world’s overall health. Babies and children are most vulnerable to disease because they are son young and their organs and bodies are growing at a rapid rate. It is important for children to be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases such as: rubella, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough), and a host of other diseases. High vaccination coverage has significantly reduced vaccine-preventable disease morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among children (Baggs et. al., 2011). While some people focus on the cons of vaccinations, there are many pros to children receiving vaccinations.

Vaccines protect not only individuals but entire communities. As an article in The Economist noted, “A large vaccinated population forms a fence around those who are susceptible, keeping diseases away. -To help keep them safe, it is important to get vaccinated. This not only protects your family, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones.

Vaccine’s benefit human lives in many ways that wouldn’t be possible without them such as “Vaccines are responsible for many global public health successes, such as the eradication of Smallpox, and the significant reductions in other serious infections, like Polio and Measles”(Ben Balding). First of all vaccines decrease healthcare costs. Although this may sound backwards by having the cost of the vaccine itself, but by receiving these vaccines and protecting yourself from these diseases you will save yourself money rather than not getting vaccines. See if you don’t receive these vaccines that are provided then you put yourself up at risk to catch these serious diseases. About 29% of deaths in children 1-59 months are vaccine preventable.If these diseases enter your body, then you will have the costs of treatment, prescriptions, and even hospitalization in your mailbox. Research shows that the cost of getting vaccinated is less than a fraction of the price of getting the disease and having to treat it. Secondly, vaccines decrease the number of deaths caused by these diseases and instead, increase the number of lives. Studies show that the conduction of these vaccines have proven to decrease the spread of these diseases to a minimal amount. This shows that vaccines

Vaccination is the process of creating immunity to a disease by intentionally infecting an individual with a weakened form of that disease. This triggers the immune system to develop anti-bodies that remain to fight off future attacks. Vaccines hold the same germs that cause disease, but the disease has already

Throughout history, it has been shown that vaccines make a significant impact on the health of our communities and “administration of these vaccines led to dramatic reduction in the number of cases of, as well as deaths from smallpox, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, measles, mumps and preventable diseases” (Jacobson, 2012, p.36). Generally, those involved in campaigns for and research in these preventable diseases attribute vaccines for children as the main contributing factor to the overall decline in diseases such as measles, mumps, smallpox and pertussis (Jacobson, 2012). In the public health setting, there are many issues that threaten the health and safety of the public, not just in the local community but the nation and world-wide. One such issue, surfacing in public health, is the issue of vaccinations; those who choose to vaccinate, those who choose not to vaccinate and those who do not

Vaccines help an immune system get used to a disease that could possibly kill or make a child or adult very ill. When vaccines are admitted into the immune system it is called vaccination (Britannica 264). THey are very popular today in the United States and they have saved thousands if not millions of people. This is why vaccines were made, how they save a child’s life, and why they are affected and important.

The Center for Disease Control describes vaccines as the greatest development in public health since clean drinking water. For several decades, vaccines have saved countless lives and helped eradicate some fatal diseases. The push to do away with vaccines will not only endanger our youth, but our society as a whole. Vaccination is needed to maintain a healthy balance within our country. Vaccines provide the immunity that comes from a natural infection without the consequences of a natural infection. Vaccinations save an ever-growing amount of lives every year. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 732,000 American children were saved from death and 322 million cases of childhood illnesses were prevented between 1994 and 2014 due to vaccination (“Vaccine ProCon”).

Vaccines have significantly reduced many diseases throughout the world. According to Unicef, Vaccines have brought seven major human diseases under control: Diphtheria, tetanus, yellow fever, whooping cough, polio, and measles. One disease, smallpox, has been completely eradicated by vaccines, saving approximately 5 million lives annually. This revolutionary medical technology has saved millions of lives. Although vaccines and immunizations have helped immensely, whether or not to vaccinate children is one of the biggest decisions parents must make for their newborn and infants.

To the world vaccinations are a wonderful thing, but are they really, great for us? Vaccinations have changed from when they first came about in the 1760’s, to now in the 21st century. Vaccinations are the administration of antigenic material to stimulate an individual’s immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen. Vaccines can prevent or ameliorate, which is to improve, morbidity from infection. Vaccinations are the most effective method of preventing infectious diseases. But, do we ever stop and ask ourselves, what do vaccines really do for us? Do they protect us? What is in a vaccination? What are the side-effects? Can it cause life threatening diseases or issues for us? It has been known that vaccinations have massive side effects caused by the ingredients, have a connection with autism, and a connection with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also known as SIDS.