Pros Of Vaccines

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Vaccines are a simple and effective way to ensure society doesn’t become infected with serious diseases that can cause epidemics. In today’s world, there are many different vaccines available and through increased use of vaccines numerous infections and diseases have been eradicated in devolved countries. Vaccines and immunisations (interchangeable) are small injections, that prevent someone from contracting life-threating diseases such as measles, small-pox, polio etc.
Immunisations work by activating the immune system and having it fight certain diseases. People are injected with micro-organisms of common diseases (whooping cough, HPV, measles etc.) and the immune system works to destroy these organisms. After the immunisation, the immune system knows how to fight these diseases more effectively. This prevents the person from either developing the disease or reducing the severity of the symptoms if the disease is contracted.
The benefits of vaccinations are clear, once vaccinated millions of people will be protected from life threating illnesses. People are more likely to contract the illness if not vaccinated, these diseases can often lead to the unvaccinated person become seriously ill and ending up in the intensive care unit or even death. Vaccines are one of the best defences against …show more content…

Vaccines have rare and minor risks associated and the benefits far outweigh the minor inconvenience and pain associated with vaccines. It is recommended for all parents to take advantage of available vaccines and governments to make vaccinations compulsory. Vaccines are a feat of modern science and have helped to save millions of lives and eradicate often fatal diseases. A minor rash is a small price to pay for the immunity of society and to protect those who can’t protect themselves. Common diseases can be eradicated and society can live healthier lives without the threat of preventable

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