There are millions of sicknesses and diseases spreading around the world every single day. That means that every person has the chance of contracting these diseases. What if there was some way to prevent people from getting these diseases? Actually, there are vaccinations that can prevent many illnesses. Many vaccinations should be given to children, and parents should be sure to get their children vaccinated to try and prevent an outbreak of a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD).
What are vaccines exactly? A vaccine is a substance used to arouse the assembly of antibodies and provide immunity against diseases. How do these vaccines work? When a disease germ enters the body, it is an antigen that makes a person sick. If this same germ enters
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Some of these parents say that the vaccines will overload the immune system and, therefore, cause side effects that are harmful to children (Salmon 1). There are some mild side effects that can happen soon after the vaccination is given and often go away on their own. Some serious effects are possible but they are extremely rare (Centers for Disease Control and prevention 2). Any illness a person gets after vaccinations can be caused from it, but normally it is unrelated to the vaccine and just happens by coincidence (Naff 128). Others are against what the vaccines are made of. Such as in the Hemophilius Influenza Type B vaccine there is less than 0.5 micrograms of formaldehyde. It is a known carcinogen, but the miniscule amount that the vaccine contains is harmless (Sears 1). There are other vaccines that are being developed using human fetal cells. People find this to be corrupt because the cells come from fetuses that have been aborted, and they look at abortion as killing the potential for a human life (Allman …show more content…
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The databases used for this paper included CINAHL and PUBMED. The first search on CINAHAL, using the search string “education + vaccines + children” the results were too broad and resulted in 522 full-text hits. The final search used “educational intervention + improve vaccines” resulted in 18 full-text hits and 8 full text hits respectively. Most articles were on point and up-to-date.
If one hears the name, Martin Luther King Jr., they often associate this well-known man to his well-known “I Had A Dream” speech. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of the African-American civil rights movement. While to many he is most known as just a ‘dreamer’, in Gospel of Freedom, Jonathan Rieder enlightens all on how Martin Luther King Jr. was much more than his “I Had A Dream” speech. It is a surprising thing that nowadays, when being taught throughout primary and secondary school, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter” from Birmingham jail was hardly talked about in historical contexts, or at the very least mentioned. Was it deemed not as important to show all sides of this famous activist? Martin Luther King Jr. has always been seen as this peaceful yet passionate leader fighting for justice. His “Letter” that he drafted shows a more furious, but still passionate side to him. A side that this “Letter” also helped show how the civil rights movement really worked.
Parents also have some doctors that are behind them. Dr. Ira Goodman stated in a an email said he doesn’t support it because “They simply don’t work.” (Shane Ellison, MS, www.thepeopleschemist.com, Herd Immunity: Three Reasons Why I Don’t Vaccinate My Children… And Why Vaccine Supporters Shouldn’t Care That I Use Vaccine Exemption Forms). The idea of injecting toxins into children, which aren’t even allowed in treatment, is downright outrageous.
When you have a child you have a list of decisions to make, from what to name your baby, to what kind of stroller you want. You also have major decisions to make, like whether to vaccinate your baby or not. This has been a controversial topic for many years now. As with any vaccination or even medication, there is always a risk involved. So why would any parent take that risk? The truth is, vaccinations work, and they save lives.
Parents are bombarded with information when it comes to their children and their children’s health and it happens the moment they are born. One main question they face off the bat is whether to immunize or not. For children ages 0-18, the CDC recommends vaccinations against 16 diseases, many of which could result in devastating illnesses and even death. Several injections coupled with several possibilities of severe reactions, pain, irritation, itching, ect. But through extensive, heavily monitored research and effectiveness, and evidence-based science illustrating the improvements and protection of the community it is clear that their benefits outweigh their risks. This paper will outline why the decision to immunize is one less
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
Thesis statement: “Since vaccines have been invented, there has been a lot of controversy regarding the belief whether parents should immunize their children for the benefit of the society or withhold vaccines for personal reasons”.
For many of years, parents have been dealing with the idea of having their child vaccinated or choosing not to vaccinate them at all. Some parents would argue about the different viewpoints of the vaccinations given to children. Some parents
Getting vaccinated helps tremendously to avoid getting life-threatening diseases. Immunizations not only spare children from horrible life-threatening diseases but also save lives. “In 1963 more than 400,000 Americans fell ill every year and thousands died” (Hand 1). When vaccines weren’t available at the time many as 100, 1 thousand and or 1 million people were very sick and dying. When vaccines arrived in 1967 Americans saw a tremendous change in the death toll, they saw 57,000 cases annually
“No vaccine is perfectly safe. An adverse event can be said to be caused by a vaccine (true reaction) if it is associated with a specific laboratory finding and specific clinical syndrome or both.” (Vaccine Ingredients and Secrets) By getting vaccinated you are putting your body in danger, with the possibility of an adverse reaction or health concern. Another statement to support the stop of mandatory vaccines is provided by an organization who stated that, “The dangers of vaccines are real, can be substantial and for some life long.” (New Health Advisor) This quote goes to show that vaccines are truly dangerous and harmful, it isn’t a myth or rumor. As a result of getting vaccinated this mistake can stick with you for the remainder of your life, a reminder everyday as you wake up with health issues you received as a side effect of getting a vaccine. However, what this opinion fails to account is the fact of how many lives vaccines save and benefit. Vaccines are tested before they are released to the public at facilities such as, “The vaccine research group of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota which works to improve the health of individuals across the world by pursuing challenges posed by infectious diseases and bioterrorism through clinical, laboratory, and epidemic vaccine research.” (The Mayo Clinic) This quote by the Mayo Clinic shows
More and more people are deciding not to vaccinate their children because of the potential harmful side effects. We live in a day and age where deadly diseases are very preventable, and by not vaccinating, the chances of catching a deadly disease rises significantly. There is always going to be side effects when it comes to medicines and vaccinations. Some people may experience them, and some may not. But in my opinion, the good outweighs the bad and I would never want to risk my child’s life by not vaccinating him.
In recent years, parents have become increasingly weary against vaccines and their rumored negative health effects. This is proving to be a national crisis, as it limits children from doing things like going to school and obtaining a variety of professions in the future. Before making any irrational decisions, parents must first strive to understand the threat of vaccinating verses not vaccinating, the risk that comes with each, and the limitations their children will face until they are vaccinated.
During the 20th century, the infectious disease death rate decreased from 800/1000 deaths to less than 100/1000 deaths. This is mainly due to the introduction of immunisation. Vaccination has clearly prevented millions of deaths over the last century; nevertheless, the anti-vaccination movement has grown significantly in recent years. Some of the reasons why people join this movement include the belief that vaccines don’t actually work, the belief that vaccines are unnatural and therefore unhealthy and the belief that vaccines contain toxins that cause bodily damage and neuropsychiatric problems (eg. Autism). This essay will discredit the beliefs associated with the anti vaccination movement through infectious disease statistics,
If you manage, run or won an office, you know how hectic the cleanliness and maintenance of the spaces in the building can be. Unless you rent or own the entire building, the landlord will expect you as the tenant to clean up and maintain your rented office space. On their part, your landlord will clean the common areas like the public rest rooms, hallways elevators and lobbies. As a manger or business owner needing to keep the office clean, there are two option: hire in-house staff or hire an office cleaner. Depending on your needs, you can find persons to employ or contract out the cleaning functions of the office. The following are the pros and cons of hiring of hiring an office cleaner.