Pros And Cons Of Vaccines

Vaccines, Dangerous or Essential?
“The American Academy of Pediatrics states that “most childhood vaccines are 90%-99% effective in preventing disease” (“Vaccines,” n.d., para. 1). Vaccines are the most effective way to protect children from serious diseases. Although some parents argue that vaccines cause other complications and diseases, most commonly autism. In the past few years parents have been fighting against vaccinating their children. Although many people argue against vaccinations, they are essential due to the chemicals in vaccines are proven safe, vaccines protect the community as a whole, and they also prevent disease early on.
Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism
It is often argued that the chemicals in vaccines cause autism. Parents are becoming more aware of the chemicals in vaccines and the safety concerns that come along with receiving the recommended vaccinations. At the same time vaccines have been proven safe. According to an article from Gale, “The

The more people who are vaccinated in a community, the safer the area is against serious disease. According to pediatrician Lance Rodewald, “In order for a community to be fully protected against disease, 80 to 90 percent of its population needs to have been vaccinated.” (Heyworth, 2011). Diseases, such as polio, can spread throughout a community easily if one person who is not vaccinated contracts the disease. Opposing viewpoints argue that vaccines are unnatural and artificial. They claim that the human body can protect the human body and there are natural remedies that can cure illnesses. Although major medical associations, such as the CDC, have tested the ingredients in mandated vaccines and they are highly recommended. Parents should continue to do research on the side effects and precautions before having their children vaccinated, but should take the advice of prestigious doctors and medical