The ongoing argument of whether immunizations for children should be a choice or mandated seems like it will never come to an end. In the year 2000, 10 vaccinations have become recommended for children ages 24 months and younger. Since the mandatory childhood vaccinations have been set in place, morbidity rates have decreased between 98-100 percent. The proclaimed risks that are linked to not vaccinating or under vaccinating children outweigh those that come with vaccinating a child. Medical professionals and society needs to mandate child vaccinations to prevent an outbreak.
Currently there is no law mandating that vaccinations must be given to children, although the scientific evidence has proven them to be safe and effective. Due to the lack of mandate, there are no monetary fines put in place although some states have started requiring all vaccinations be current to begin school. At times a parents’ failure to vaccinate their child could result in exclusion from school, although rarely used (Wynia) and a large number of pediatricians (39%) reported that they would refuse care for children whose parents declined to vaccinate (Wynia). A few of the recommend vaccinations are …show more content…
One study found that more than 1 in 3 children were undervaccinated for more than 6 months during their first 24 months of life and 1 in 4 children were delayed for at least 4 vaccines (Luman). Failure to give a child the recommended vaccination at the correct age causes doctors to implement a catch-up plan. Falling behind on immunizations can also cause children to be underprotected until they receive the follow on dosage which ultimately puts them and others in contact with them more at risk. Currently immunization are given to children at birth, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, and 24
Currently there is no law mandating that vaccinations must be given to children, although the scientific evidence has proven them to be safe and effective. Due to the lack of mandate, there are no monetary fines put in place although some states have started requiring all vaccinations be current to begin school. At times a parents’ failure to vaccinate their child could result in exclusion from school, although rarely used (Wynia) and a large number of pediatricians (39%) reported that they would refuse care for children whose parents declined to vaccinate (Wynia). A few of the recommend vaccinations are …show more content…
One study found that more than 1 in 3 children were undervaccinated for more than 6 months during their first 24 months of life and 1 in 4 children were delayed for at least 4 vaccines (Luman). Failure to give a child the recommended vaccination at the correct age causes doctors to implement a catch-up plan. Falling behind on immunizations can also cause children to be underprotected until they receive the follow on dosage which ultimately puts them and others in contact with them more at risk. Currently immunization are given to children at birth, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, and 24