Vaccines

Many people refuse the vaccination process simply because of their religious views. In the article, Vaccinations and Parental Rights written by Sam Blumefeld, he talks about religions and belief systems that promote different perspectives towards objections to vaccines. An example is the belief that the body is sacred, and should not receive certain chemicals or blood tissue from animals, and should be healed by god or natural means. One of the most prominent views is, the Church of Christ also known as Christian Science. It’s believed that they can heal all things through prayer rather than through medicine. Therefore, many of these worshipers strongly oppose vaccinations. The article, Vaccines: A Religious Contentions states the different

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As many are aware, the measles was a huge threat to children before people developed a successful vaccine for this disease. Before vaccines, “an average of 500,000 annual” cases of the measles got reported each year in the United States; since 2000, when vaccines became popular, there have been about “62 cases per year” (Omer). As one can see, the amount of cases of the measles decreased since the measles vaccine. This data shows how vaccinating children decreases the chances of contracting a dangerous disease like the measles.

Children should be required to have certain vaccinations in order to help prevent them from contracting life threatening diseases. In the past, thousands of children were paralyzed by polio or killed by diphtheria, but now, thanks to vaccinations, these diseases are no longer a major threat in the United States (“The Success of Vaccines.”) Although many diseases have become less of a threat, there are still those that are still those that pose a danger to people in today’s world. One of these diseases is measles. Measles is a viral disease that kills hundreds of people a

Children's immune systems are not as strong as an adults, therefore it is crucial children are regularly vaccinated to prevent and defeat diseases. To begin, a huge number of children’s lives have been saved from diseases and illnesses because of vaccines. For example, vaccines save about two and half million children’s lives each year from preventable diseases (Source 1). In other words, vaccines are effective in fighting off diseases. Vaccinations are saving children’s lives because they help prevent getting an illness or disease.

The new trend of parents not having their children vaccinated for measles is causing harm to the child and contributing to future outbreaks of the disease.

Twenty-three people from across the United States were reported to have measles in the month of January 2017. While a measles vaccine exists (MMR-measles mumps rubella), cases of the measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), are on the rise in the United States. A contributing factor to this rise, is the anti-vaccine movement. Although anti-vaxxers have questioned the safety, effectiveness and necessity of vaccinations since the 19th Century, it was not until Andrew Wakefield’s study, “Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children,” (1998) that the anti-vaccine movement gained momentum.

As widespread as vaccinations can be they are very critical for your health and well-being. There are some certain people who cannot get vaccinations for their own health reason and it could lead to risks to that person but there are other people who simply don’t get it because of reasons including parents who choose to take their child out of vaccination process because they think they will harm the child even when they know nothing about the vaccination, people have decided that not vaccinating a child is dangerous, selfish, and anti-social. Studies have been done to show that only 55% of people think that all children should get vaccinations and only 22% of people think it should be the parents’ choice and the rest rather disagree or simply

Just as some people support vaccinations, There are many who don’t for a number of reasons. Firstly, numerous Americans don’t support vaccinations because it goes against their religion; the mandation of vaccinations infringes on people’s amendment rights. “Several religions oppose vaccines and mandatory vaccinations. The First Amendment of the US Constitution states, ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. (ProCon.org)’” Religious opposers believe mandatory vaccinations go against their first amendment right: Freedom of religion. They believe that being forced to get vaccinated make them go against god; “some believe it violates their religious freedom and subverts the

There was a time in history when nearly all children in America had contracted the measles virus before the age of 16. This was in the decade before 1963. During this time, each year an estimated three to four million people in the United States were infected, with 48,000 hospitalized, and 400-500 fatalities. In 1963 the measles virus vaccine was licensed in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Today, the notoriously rampant measles virus is almost unheard of. Measles is one of many diseases that have been prevented, or eradicated by the use of vaccines. Today many of America’s most infamous diseases such as Measles, Hepatitis A, Mumps, and Pertussis have seen a greater than 85% decrease in reported contractions since the pre-vaccine era, and the Smallpox virus has been completely eradicated (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Despite all of the remarkable statistics proving the effectiveness of vaccines, today’s anti-vaccine movement is making strong waves upon society.

It has been a hot topic lately in the radio, television, and news about parents not getting their kids measle vaccination even though it is mandatory, causing other problems to parents that took their kids to get vaccination shot. Measle is highly contagious respiratory disease that is caused by a virus, it was eliminated in the 19th century but it came back and is widely spreading again, affecting children that are vaccinated and children who did not took the shot at school, which is causing worries to the parents. It is mandatory to get a measle vaccination, it is crucial for everyone to participate in order for the virus to be fully eliminated, and parents who are working will be rest assured to leave their son and daughter to the school’s care.

Vaccination vs. Non Vaccination has been a very controversial issue whatever side your on re-garding your opinion you must understand that in it will effect the health of you or your children . Even tho vaccinations are based on “choice" what if i told you that your child cannot attend a public school without vaccines. Even tho all 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools there is no real vaccination laws that exist . Vaccinations have cost the lives of people and have cost the government money so why are they so required . One example is that about 30,000 cases of adverse side effects have be reported due to vaccines since 1990 , Most were not serious but 15% was considered life threatening and left many people permanently dis-abled , ill , hospitalized , or in some cases even dead. In another case since 1989- July 2014 The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) has paid over 133.2 million in legal coverage due to all the problem vaccinations have caused over the years

From January 1st to April 24th of this year, 166 people from 19 different states and the District of Columbia were reported to have measles in the U.S. (“Measles Cases and Outbreaks, 2015). This recent outbreak has sparked a conversation in the media about whether or not parents should be required by law to immunize their children. Even though no mandatory federal vaccination law currently exists, all 50 states require children to be immunized before starting public school. However, all 50 states issue medical exemptions, 48 issue religious exemptions, and 19 issue philosophical exemptions (“School Vaccination Requirements,” 2011). Proponents of vaccinations argue that vaccines are safe and one of the greatest public health developments of the 20th century. They state vaccines are saving millions of lives and are preventing illnesses like rubella, diphtheria, smallpox, polio and whooping cough. On the other hand, opponents of vaccinations argue that children’s immune systems are capable of fighting most infections naturally and injecting questionable materials into a child, or any person for that matter, may cause deleterious side effects. Although many counterarguments regarding the efficacy of vaccines are valid, others are not supported by evidence. Overall, the benefits of vaccines far outweigh any risks.

To vaccinate or to not vaccinate has always been a huge question for many people. There are many scientific facts explaining why vaccinations are good and why they aren’t. People also have very strong believes to why they are pro or con vaccinations. I have done many research for why people believe that vaccinations are a good thing and why they are a bad thing. There are many proven and unproven facts on why vaccines are good and why they aren't good. To vaccinate or to not vaccinate is a controversial statement because of religion believes, experiences that people have gone through, or because of scientific facts.

Most of us, normally go to the doctor every year or so, they tell us we need a vaccination, we get the shot and go on with or day. For some people, they disagree. They believe that vaccinations are taking away their freedom and rights. They also believe that their children shouldn't get vaccinations which cause them to be prone to many different diseases and viruses. The only reason that people are allowed to do this is because of the current law that states, in california, people can exempt themselves from vaccination for medical, religious, and philosophical reasons. The benefit to all this i believe to be miniscule, but again, the ten percent who believe otherwise would disagree.