Why Are Imunization Are Harmful Reality Or Fabrication?
IMMUNIZATIONS ARE HARMFUL: REALITY OR FABRICATION 2
Immunizations Are Harmful: Reality or Fabrication and
Why parents are choosing not to immunize and the consequences
The immunization of children is a highly controversial topic, whether it be through news discussions, the radio, social media posts, or a friendly debate. The biggest concerns are the health of the children, after the vaccination is administered, as well as the welfare of those not vaccinated. Recommended immunizations for all age groups are for the protection of the individual and society. In previous classes, we researched the different immunization schedules recommended from birth to age 65 and over. A parent's sole priority …show more content…
Over the past few years, there has been a resurgence of whooping cough. Since 2010, there have been 10,000 to 50,000 cases of whooping cough reported yearly, with about 10 to 20 babies that were too young to be vaccinated, dying from this preventable disease (DHHS, 2017). Many people are unable to receive vaccinations due to allergies, being immunocompromised, or other reasons. To protect those unable to get vaccinated, society must keep their vaccinations up to date. Immunizations not only protect you and your family, but they prevent the spread of diseases and protect future generations. Smallpox is an example of an immunization that benefited our future. Children no longer have to be immunized against smallpox, because it no longer exists. Healthy People 2020, sets a target vaccination coverage goal of 95% for MMR, DTap, and varicella among kindergarteners (Seither, et al., 2016). According to Seither et al., MMR, DTap, and varicella all approached the Healthy People 2020 target (2016). After 22 years of mass vaccination efforts, in 2016, the WHO Region of Americas was officially found measle-free. This is just one example of how vaccinating can help to make the world a safer and healthier place. Another advantage to vaccines is that it can aid to decrease the spread of antibiotic
Immunizations Are Harmful: Reality or Fabrication and
Why parents are choosing not to immunize and the consequences
The immunization of children is a highly controversial topic, whether it be through news discussions, the radio, social media posts, or a friendly debate. The biggest concerns are the health of the children, after the vaccination is administered, as well as the welfare of those not vaccinated. Recommended immunizations for all age groups are for the protection of the individual and society. In previous classes, we researched the different immunization schedules recommended from birth to age 65 and over. A parent's sole priority …show more content…
Over the past few years, there has been a resurgence of whooping cough. Since 2010, there have been 10,000 to 50,000 cases of whooping cough reported yearly, with about 10 to 20 babies that were too young to be vaccinated, dying from this preventable disease (DHHS, 2017). Many people are unable to receive vaccinations due to allergies, being immunocompromised, or other reasons. To protect those unable to get vaccinated, society must keep their vaccinations up to date. Immunizations not only protect you and your family, but they prevent the spread of diseases and protect future generations. Smallpox is an example of an immunization that benefited our future. Children no longer have to be immunized against smallpox, because it no longer exists. Healthy People 2020, sets a target vaccination coverage goal of 95% for MMR, DTap, and varicella among kindergarteners (Seither, et al., 2016). According to Seither et al., MMR, DTap, and varicella all approached the Healthy People 2020 target (2016). After 22 years of mass vaccination efforts, in 2016, the WHO Region of Americas was officially found measle-free. This is just one example of how vaccinating can help to make the world a safer and healthier place. Another advantage to vaccines is that it can aid to decrease the spread of antibiotic