Vaccinations Mandatory
State governments are the ones who determine which vaccinations are mandatory for school attendance. The federal government plays a key role in vaccination as well. The federal government regulates the safety and effectiveness of all vaccines by testing them. A new vaccine must first be tested on animals then it must be filed s a New Drug Application (Balding 103-110).
Acquired Immunity A very important type of immunity is acquired immunity. Acquired immunity dates back to the times of the Greeks:
The Greek historian Thucydides noted that when the plague was raging in Athens in the fifth century B.C., nursing care was provided by dedicated and compassionate individuals who had the plague and survived, for it was known that no one caught the plague twice. These individuals had developed immunity that is …show more content…
Whether it is because they are afraid it will cause defects or believe vaccinations are unnecessary they are entitled to their opinion and beliefs just like those who are pro vaccinations. There are many different facts about vaccinations that most people in our society are uneducated about. There are many facts and outlooks on whether or not vaccinations are good or bad for children and infants. It is all a personal preference.
Since vaccination decisions not only affect the infant or child, but also the community, these decisions cannot be treated as individual ones. At the point where individual decisions might harm the community, the government and public health professionals should also be involved. At the same time, the procedure of vaccination should be more open, and health professionals should carefully study genetic history and reactions of kids before vaccinating them. The controversy on vaccinations significantly influenced means of delivering scientific conclusions to the
Acquired Immunity A very important type of immunity is acquired immunity. Acquired immunity dates back to the times of the Greeks:
The Greek historian Thucydides noted that when the plague was raging in Athens in the fifth century B.C., nursing care was provided by dedicated and compassionate individuals who had the plague and survived, for it was known that no one caught the plague twice. These individuals had developed immunity that is …show more content…
Whether it is because they are afraid it will cause defects or believe vaccinations are unnecessary they are entitled to their opinion and beliefs just like those who are pro vaccinations. There are many different facts about vaccinations that most people in our society are uneducated about. There are many facts and outlooks on whether or not vaccinations are good or bad for children and infants. It is all a personal preference.
Since vaccination decisions not only affect the infant or child, but also the community, these decisions cannot be treated as individual ones. At the point where individual decisions might harm the community, the government and public health professionals should also be involved. At the same time, the procedure of vaccination should be more open, and health professionals should carefully study genetic history and reactions of kids before vaccinating them. The controversy on vaccinations significantly influenced means of delivering scientific conclusions to the