The Anti-Vaccination Movement and the Salk vs. Sabin Controversy
The anti-vaccination movement and the Salk vs. Sabin controversy; was the public harmed and if so, to what effect?
Introduction
Vaccines have been shown to have the ability to prevent mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases. Many argue that this has been a great public health success story. Proponents argue that it is one of the few medical measures that provide a universal benefit in a cost-effective manner. Despite this, or possibly because of this, there is a growing number of people who are taking exception with the concept of mandatory vaccination for the prevention of disease. These individuals are actively joining the anti-vaccine movement. There are a number of factors that seem to contribute to the current trend of anti-vaccine sentiment. This paper will examine the history and provide insight into the growth of the anti-vaccine movement. Finally, a number of suggestions for addressing the concerns of the anti-vaccine movement will be presented.
Purpose of the paper
As one studies the topic of the anti-vaccine movement, many conclusions can be made regarding it’s actual genesis. Of course, many medical treatments have detractors who argue about the safety and efficacy. I will be seeking to answer a number of questions. For example, why is the anti-vaccination community so large and vocal? What is the historical context of the anti-vaccination movement and is there a connection to the choices made by the United States Government regarding the vaccination policy? A focus will be made to find data on whether or not the use of the Sabin live attenuated polio virus instead of Dr. Salk’s killed virus vaccine had an impact on the anti-vaccination movement. What are the factors that have amplified the detractors of modern vaccine practice and theory? In this paper, I will address the issues surrounding this decision of the government and attempt to further explain basic issues on both side of this controversial dilemma.
I will also
Introduction
Vaccines have been shown to have the ability to prevent mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases. Many argue that this has been a great public health success story. Proponents argue that it is one of the few medical measures that provide a universal benefit in a cost-effective manner. Despite this, or possibly because of this, there is a growing number of people who are taking exception with the concept of mandatory vaccination for the prevention of disease. These individuals are actively joining the anti-vaccine movement. There are a number of factors that seem to contribute to the current trend of anti-vaccine sentiment. This paper will examine the history and provide insight into the growth of the anti-vaccine movement. Finally, a number of suggestions for addressing the concerns of the anti-vaccine movement will be presented.
Purpose of the paper
As one studies the topic of the anti-vaccine movement, many conclusions can be made regarding it’s actual genesis. Of course, many medical treatments have detractors who argue about the safety and efficacy. I will be seeking to answer a number of questions. For example, why is the anti-vaccination community so large and vocal? What is the historical context of the anti-vaccination movement and is there a connection to the choices made by the United States Government regarding the vaccination policy? A focus will be made to find data on whether or not the use of the Sabin live attenuated polio virus instead of Dr. Salk’s killed virus vaccine had an impact on the anti-vaccination movement. What are the factors that have amplified the detractors of modern vaccine practice and theory? In this paper, I will address the issues surrounding this decision of the government and attempt to further explain basic issues on both side of this controversial dilemma.
I will also
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