Nervously walking with my dad to my doctor's office, I kept thinking over and over again about my vaccination. I hated getting shots because they terrified me and it was quite painful as well. Unlike others, I was afraid to even be near any kind of medical institutions; it always had that distinct hospital smell that triggered my fear. In my opinion, I don't think anyone should be afraid to go somewhere where they are taken care of for their well being. After my courage to fill out an application to volunteer at my local hospital, which, in my opinion, is one of my biggest achievement in my life, I became interested in studying medicine. Walking down in the hallway and meeting doctors and nurses, it captivated me to learn more about the subject
I started by interviewing Joanne Koratich, my mom, because she didn’t vaccinate my siblings and I. I asked why she made the decision, and she replied, “I believe the potential risks outweigh the benefits.” (Koratich, 12/5/17) This was close to what I had been thinking, but when she said it, it reminded me of a video I saw by Hank Green a while back about the scientific reasons behind not vaccinating your children, so I made a note to watch that on another day. I asked my mom if there was any reason why she would reconsider vaccinating us, and she said only if we were going on a trip out of the country where other diseases are a major concern. I only had those two questions for her, but they opened up more questions for me, and by that point, I thought that I was going to have to research only what I found important because I was running out of
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“Vaccinations are causing a major upsurge in childhood diseases, adult maladies, and even deadly ailments such as Gulf War Syndrome and Lou Gehrig’s disease” (Blaylock). Every now and then an individual’s doctor calls telling them about the latest vaccine they should receive. The person immediately schedules a time to come in and get it done. But do they even give a second thought about it? Have they ever thought that maybe they do not need another vaccination? Many people have not taken the time to seriously think about the process of immunization. The truth is, there are many dangers that the average person should be unaware of. Rarely do vaccines actually accomplish what the public has been told. In fact, a lot of vaccines contain harmful substances that have been linked to disorders such as autism. The lack of education and dishonesty from doctors are putting people in danger of health problems without even realizing. Many parents feel obligated for their children to get vaccinated because of school, not knowing they have the alternative option of refusing immunization.
From watching the documentary and listening to Brad Brigg discussion on Vaccination in Arkansas, as a future pharmacist, I have a role in playing in my community. I can recommend vaccinations to patients who come to my pharmacist who are either immunocompromised or might have people living with them who are. Also, getting more educated about vaccinations will make me more equipped to create awarenessness about the importance of vaccinations and be able to answer any questions my patients might have so they would be able to make informed decisions about vaccinations to protect themselves and the members of their families. I learnt that other health care professionals also have a r...
Volunteering can be gratifying and everyone should experience giving time to others without expecting anything in return. I have some history with The Excel Center in Kokomo, I am a recent graduate from there and have spent time tutoring when I can, to help other students succeed. After leaving there, I considered a future career within the walls of the school, I have even been told on numerous occasions that I am more than welcomed back after I finish my degree. Once I knew I had to volunteer in a human service field, I knew I wanted to give The Excel Center a shot right away, knowing this was a guaranteed place to be challenged and given an honest opinion of my work.
Before beginning my volunteer work I faced quite a dilema. Where could I influence children, help them develop their leadership potential, educate them about agriculture, and have fun-all at the same time?
Over the years I have been very involved in my community and school. Being a part of something helps to define who you are as a person and the principles and values you hold as important. A personal experience that helps to show my talents and skills can be illustrated by my trip to Italy last April with the MHS Language Department.
It all began when I started volunteering in Los Angeles, with my mother at Asian Pacific Health Care Clinic. Asian Pacific Health Care Clinic is a clinic for low-income families who were in need of vaccinations and other health care services. One day my mom received a phone call from the clinic and asked me to go volunteer with her. Since that day, I would have never guessed that it will impact my decision in pursuing my career as a nurse. I was assigned to help patients fill out vaccination forms, translate verbally, and assist the nurses who were in need of my help. I noticed the joy on each patient’s face once they were finished their vaccinations, and it made me happy to know I put a smile on people 's face after their vaccinations. Since that day, I have grown a passion for volunteering and helping others. Another factor that drew me to the nursing profession, was when I volunteered at a
The most stressful and challenging situation was during my volunteering in the Rehab unit at the hospital. I was assigned to help a student therapist in assisting a patient in walking. The Patient was overweight and it usually takes more than two people when assisting the patient in walking but the therapist and the patient felt confidant enough that she would be able to walk without much help. When the therapist and I began to assist her in standing the patients knees buckled under her and she fell and began screaming in pain. The combined strength of the therapist and I were not enough to help get up and the only thing we were able to do was straighten out her legs and comfort her until more help came. I felt really bad what happen but
I continued to cringe every time I got a shot for years; the day I overcame my fear of shots was when I was 11 years old. I was at my grandmother’s house and I tripped and cut my head open. I had a small cut on my eyebrow, about half an inch long, and blood running down my face. My grandfather drove me to the emergency room, where I was told that I needed stitches. The doctor came in with a shot to numb my cut before he sewed it up. At that moment, I told myself “You are tough. This isn’t that awful. You will be fine.” And I got that shot and four stitches without a single protest. I was very proud of myself, and I am not afraid of getting a shot anymore.
Most of us hate when we have to go to the doctor to get a shot. I wasn't the type of kid that it would take 20 nurses to hold me down so I could get one shot. I was one of the people who very frightened of something going into my body. I know it's an irrational fear, but I hated the thought of something going into my skin.
A: The debate between the parents and doctors’ views on vaccinations has caused a major shift in the way the people view the medical community and the proper way to care for a child’s health and future. This is why it is still so controversial and argued about to this day. Transition: Now that I’ve given you a description about the “vaccine/ no vaccine” debate, I’ll address what the specific concerns parents have about vaccinations and how they shouldn’t
Volunteering enables an individual to make a positive impact on his or her community, while empowering the individual to better his or her life. This summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer at many diverse locations. From the hospital to the local library, I truly value my experience and treasure everything it has thought me. Volunteering lets us experience and learn things that we otherwise would not have learned; volunteering opens doors for us that we may not have been able to open before. Volunteering provides us with guidance and tolerance which we may use in the future to aid us in our decisions. At first glance, volunteering may seem to only benefit those who are helped, but on a deeper level, one can realize that volunteering benefits the volunteer as much as, if not more than, those who are helped. Not only does volunteering make a difference in one’s community, but it also helps the volunteer become a smarter, happier, friendlier and more caring individual.
A reflection of my volunteering experience can be summarized in two words: Life-changing. It is hard to explain the feelings that occur when you involve yourself in selfless acts for your community, such as volunteering. There is a feeling in your heart that you cannot ignore, maybe it is the happiness you feel or the overflow of emotions in helping others. In other words, it is a feeling in which you want to share with others. Maybe with a friend, maybe a classmate, maybe a family member, or maybe even a stranger. Either way, spreading how life-changing volunteering can be is a great start to making a positive change in your community by simply by involving others.
A common misconception about volunteering is that it only helps the cause. Often times that aspect is the only part that is highlighted when the topic of donating time comes up. There is a different side of volunteering though. Many volunteers donate their time to help better the community they live in and the people that live in it. When they choose to do this they not only help others but they are also helping better themselves. Volunteering benefits a person by building connections with peers, improving family life, expanding career skills, overcoming self doubt, having lasting life impressions, and creating new opportunities.