Should I Vaccinate My Child - 1236 Words

Would I vaccinate my child? Vaccines are a controversial topic in the twenty-first century. Infections, diseases, and viruses have many questions surrounding them, but nobody really knows the cause for some disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). So, people blame vaccines for causing a disorder in their child, which has caused some parents to opt out of vaccinating their child. I do not agree with letting my child roam the world with no protection against deadly illnesses. I would definitely vaccinate my child. Today, people do not really know how a vaccine works. For many illnesses, a person becomes immune once their body has fought off the infection. This is because the body can now fight the infection without suffering from†¦show more content†¦Once people were vaccinated, they were not prone to contracting the virus, therefore their bodies were healthy and the virus was not spread to other individuals. Today, it is rare for a person to have chicken pox or polio because most people are vaccinated. For the people that are not vaccinated, they are also immune to the virus due to herd immunity. Herd immunity is when 92% to 94% of the population is immune to a virus; the 8% to 6% are actually immune. If this immunity falls below 92%, then more people are at risk of contracting the virus. Some people overcome these viruses and have a healthy life, to others, the virus is fatale or they suffer from severe developmental delays/impairments. As previously mentioned, the effects of a child not having a vaccine is worse than if they actually contract the virus on their own. For example, Hepatitis B is a strand of Herpes, but a baby can contract the virus through a vaginal birth. Some symptoms include, jaundice, fatigue, not eating, and vomiting. Clearly, these symptoms are serious, especially for an infant, but even before the baby has contracted it from the mother, the baby is still at risk for having a low birth weight, possible infant neonatal death, and liver disorders (Textbook). These risks will potentially effect all areas of development (physical, cognitive, social and emotional). Physically, there is a correlation relating low birth weights to asthma, thereforeShow MoreRelatedShould Mandatory Child Vaccination Be Mandatory?1349 Words   |  6 PagesThe debate over whether states should require parents to vaccinate their child has existed since the first vaccine in 1796. As long as there are vaccinations, there will be an argument against them. When babies are born, doctors will tell parents about all the vaccinations children need until their 18th birthday. Doctors recommend children to be vaccinated against 14 different diseases before they turn two. However, some parents don’t believe that vaccinations are necessary, and if they aren’t necessaryRead MoreShould Vaccinations Be Mandatory And That No One Should Be Exempt Based On Personal Belief?919 Words   |  4 Pagesgrowing concern with outbreaks of these diseases showing up repeatedly throughout the last few years. This has caused a sense of worry among parents with children. I believe that vaccinations should be mandatory and that no one should be exempt based on personal belief if the disease is deadly enough to cause harm. I will explain my argument to justify mandator y vaccines through the benefit for the common good of society, the harm principle and its welfare baseline. Opel and Diekema (2012) areRead MoreVaccination And Its Link On Autism1066 Words   |  5 PagesAutism has been a very controversial topic. In America, it has been an intense debate for decades. 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I believe vaccines should continue to be administered to children thanks to vaccines life expectancy has increased, since children are no longer affected by diseases that could haveRead MoreA Research Study On Unofficial Vaccination Education Essay1440 Words   |  6 Pages Unofficial Vaccination Education When parents are trying to decide whether to vaccinate their child, they generally research the risks and benefits of vaccination. Johnson and Capdevila stated that in their study, â€Å"The participants stated that they had learned about†¦ vaccinations through media coverage, the Internet, health professionals†¦ and other mothers† (2014.) The media can be seen as friend or foe because they always cover popular controversies; however, it is well known that what mass mediaRead MoreMeasles Outbreak : Some Differing Views1205 Words   |  5 Pagesspeaking with several friends that are parents, I have found that there are widely differing views on what to do. 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This paper will discuss the current debate of immunizationsRead MoreEffects Of Child Death Rates On Children1211 Words   |  5 Pages As a child, everyone remembers having to get shots. My first memorable experience with shots came at age four. I didn’t understand why I needed shots. All I knew was this sharp thing was going to be stuck in my arm and it was going to hurt. Before I got my four year old shots I received my first set of vaccines, vaccines that people are now claiming are dangerous. Research shows that child death rates have been reduced by more than half since 1990 due to vaccinations (Asia News Monitor)Read MoreThe Vs. Anti Vaccinators1615 Words   |  7 Pagesanother controversy decision is being discussed among parents, to vaccinate your children or to not vaccinate them. Anti-vaccination movements have been happening since vaccines were created, but it has been picking up momentum again over the last decade. 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