Anti Vaccination Argumentative Essay

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Recommended: Mandatory vaccination of children

Elena Chavez
4/26/2018
Composition I
Brian Croft

Imagine the absolute torment of losing a child. It is a heart-breaking reality that many parents face. What if, that loss could be entirely prevented with a simple inoculation? It seems like a simple decision. Unfortunately, there are so many contradicting view points and opinions, that it makes it difficult to see what the best thing may be for one’s child. Some questions have arisen as to if vaccinations are safe. Being misinformed about a concern for their welfare, can lead to putting children at further risk. In this case, the simple decision is the correct one. It is vital that those who can be vaccinated are, as early as possible.
Some argue that vaccines are unsafe. The trend of anti-vaccination …show more content…

There are no genuine studies supporting a link between vaccinations and autism(CDC).
The consensus of pediatricians is that, though there are some side effects, they are extremely rare. (HealthyChildren). The side effects of vaccinations are heavily out-weighed by the benefits. It should also be noted that physicians also say that household medicines like acetaminophen(Tylenol) and aspirin can have rare side effects(CDC). Parents should not be intimidated by the idea of these side effects into denying their children vaccines. Vaccinations are safe. Wakefield’s deception and lack of ethics should not be allowed to endanger …show more content…

If children who are unvaccinated attend school, day care, or public places like restaurants, they contact other children. This makes it more likely to spread illness. To administer vaccines in the safest manner, they are dispersed at different ages and stages of life. There are also a small percentage of people who are allergic, or unable to receive vaccines for other medical reasons. These individuals are protected under the blanket of herd immunity(Alcindor)This means that when 90%- 95% of the population is vaccinated, it keeps the small unvaccinated segment safe. When this percentage drops due to people choosing not to be vaccinated or vaccinate their children for non-medical reasons, we can lose this herd immunity. In simple terms, it is not a personal choice because the consequences in this matter are too broad. According to USA today, these were consequences faced by Katheryn Riffenburg when her 9-week-old, Brady contacted whooping cough. Brady had not yet been vaccinated and succumbed to the

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