Pros And Cons Of Mandatory Immunization

Mandatory immunization is a very controversial topic because many believe that mandatory vaccines for all children in the U.S. will benefit the overall well-being of the nation, while others maintain that it is unnecessary and may lead to serious consequences. Nevertheless, it is important to understand the concepts of natural immunity and immunization. Every person is born with an immune system to help fight off infection and disease. When harmful bacteria enters the body, the immune system recognizes them as antigens and produces proteins called antibodies to fight them (cdc.org). Immunization is the process by which vaccines are used to strengthen natural immunity to a disease by causing their immune system to produce antibodies against the disease without causing illness (cdc.org). …show more content…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention organization (CDC), vaccines can save many children’s lives because it lowers the risk of infection by making the body's immune system stronger. When children are vaccinated against a disease, the chances of them getting that disease are lowered which also lowers the ability of that disease to spread to other people. (cdc.org) However, vaccines can cause serious side effects that can put the lives of the children in danger. According the CDC, all vaccines carry the risk of an allergic reaction. Mandatory vaccines for children will greatly enhance their ability to fight diseases with little risk of a severe allergic reaction. According the CDC, all vaccines carry the risk of anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction to a foreign substance. However, adverse reactions to vaccines are extremely rare and may be treated with epinephrine, a medication used in those cases. Mandatory vaccines for children will greatly enhance their ability to fight diseases with little risk of a severe allergic