The Importance Of Vaccines

The crippling disease Polio was nearly eradicated from the world. However, in some countries it is still prevalent. The World Health Organization (W.H.O.,) has suggested that the resurgence of Polio is a threat to other countries. Vaccines have been created to fight off many diseases. Polio is just one of the diseases which can be prevented by immunization. Since the first vaccination was created for Smallpox, scientists have continued to research and develop new vaccines to help prevent the spread of these diseases. Some people disagree with the scientific viewpoint and argue that vaccinations harm their children, causing brain damage, Autism, auto-immune deficiencies, and in some cases, death. These people may be against vaccinations because of their culture, religion, and personal preference. Health professionals, scientists, and government officials disagree with their opinions of vaccinations. They have researched the effects of immunizations and found that they are not the cause of such problems. The scientific community is in agreement that the public is unaware of the scientific facts behind vaccinations.

There is a growing concern that parents have for their children’s health. Vaccinations are available to help prevent those children from becoming a victim of a disease which can take a toll on their health. The parents of these children are beginning to contemplate whether or not their children should be immunized. They are unsure because they have been informed that vaccinations can have negative side effects, and may contain dangerous chemicals or compounds. Many are against specific vaccinations because they seem unnecessary, or were made to look as if they create complications in children. For example, a vaccination...

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...efore they can enter school. Public health officials urge the importance of vaccination, and continue to explain the risks of not being vaccinated. It is said that those who are not immunized, put children or individuals who are unable, at risk. Public health officials are aware that some do not feel the same way about vaccinations.

Officials respect the opinions of those who don’t approve of vaccinations. They maintain the health of the public by keeping both individual rights and the needs of communities in check. By limiting one’s individual rights, the needs of the public can be met while at the same time, those who choose to not get certain vaccinations, can do so on their terms. It is a system that balances the wants and needs of the public. It is also understood that there are social and cultural reasons as to why someone would choose not to be vaccinated.