Working Bibliography
Baker, Jeffrey. "Mercury, Vaccines, and Autism. One Controversy, Three Histories” American Journal of Public Health 98(2) (2008): 244-253 .Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
Scholarly writer and doctor, Jeffrey Baker’s article “Mercury, Vaccines, and Autism. One Controversy, Three Histories” published in the American Journal of Public Health examines the efficacy of thimerosal in vaccinations and the three specific concepts including vaccine preservatives, mercury poisoning and autism. The article provides an historical overview of the development of vaccines and the possible correlation of mercury-based vaccines with autism by inserting statistical data that describes the differing efficacies as well as its effect on the most recent …show more content…
"Substandard Vaccination Compliance and the 2015 Measles Outbreak” American Journal of American Medical Association Pediatrics (2015): 169(5) 494-495 .Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
The research letter, “Substandard Vaccination Compliance and the 2015 Measles Outbreak” yields the results of a study employed to understand the correlation of vaccinations with the contraction of the measles, while concurrently discussing background information, methods, data and a thorough discussion of the findings. This study focused on the individuals affected by the ongoing Measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland Theme Park in early 2015, specifically attempting to analyze the role of suboptimal vaccination administration among the affected society. In addition, the article includes graphical representations of the hypothesized correlation between being vaccinated and avoiding the contraction of the commonly fatal diseases such as the Measles. Although the article exhibits objectively scientific information, the discussion concludes the direct relationship of the anti-vaccination movement and the increase in the cases of measles particularly in individuals that were exempt from their shots. Concluding that a ninety-six to ninety-nine percent vaccination rate is necessary to preserve herd immunity and avoid the potential inefficacy of the vaccine in the future due to Measles Parties and mutations. The authors’ collaboration …show more content…
Statistical data from previous Measles outbreaks and infectious disease epidemics supports O’Conner’s message that coincides with the medical profession and Center for Disease Control that warns about the consequences of purposefully succumbing children to the virus. This includes the risk of respiratory associated complications, meningitis, hearing loss and fatal delayed-onset central nervous system diseases that manifest seven to ten years after exposure. O’Conner additionally inserts links to the California Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control that further explicate the symptoms, causes, risks and importance of obtaining the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination with specifics regarding the dose schedule and possible scientifically proven side effects. This article provides the basis for my argument, functioning as an artifact to underscore the underlying anti-vaccination and pro-vaccination dilemma through a particular incident in which this controversy became essential to preventing an epidemic. In addition, the article provides opinions from both sides to establish the juxtaposition between the contrasting perspectives.
Song, Geoboo. "The Strain of the Herd: Risk Perception, Policy Preferences,
Baker, Jeffrey. "Mercury, Vaccines, and Autism. One Controversy, Three Histories” American Journal of Public Health 98(2) (2008): 244-253 .Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
Scholarly writer and doctor, Jeffrey Baker’s article “Mercury, Vaccines, and Autism. One Controversy, Three Histories” published in the American Journal of Public Health examines the efficacy of thimerosal in vaccinations and the three specific concepts including vaccine preservatives, mercury poisoning and autism. The article provides an historical overview of the development of vaccines and the possible correlation of mercury-based vaccines with autism by inserting statistical data that describes the differing efficacies as well as its effect on the most recent …show more content…
"Substandard Vaccination Compliance and the 2015 Measles Outbreak” American Journal of American Medical Association Pediatrics (2015): 169(5) 494-495 .Web. 9 Nov. 2015.
The research letter, “Substandard Vaccination Compliance and the 2015 Measles Outbreak” yields the results of a study employed to understand the correlation of vaccinations with the contraction of the measles, while concurrently discussing background information, methods, data and a thorough discussion of the findings. This study focused on the individuals affected by the ongoing Measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland Theme Park in early 2015, specifically attempting to analyze the role of suboptimal vaccination administration among the affected society. In addition, the article includes graphical representations of the hypothesized correlation between being vaccinated and avoiding the contraction of the commonly fatal diseases such as the Measles. Although the article exhibits objectively scientific information, the discussion concludes the direct relationship of the anti-vaccination movement and the increase in the cases of measles particularly in individuals that were exempt from their shots. Concluding that a ninety-six to ninety-nine percent vaccination rate is necessary to preserve herd immunity and avoid the potential inefficacy of the vaccine in the future due to Measles Parties and mutations. The authors’ collaboration …show more content…
Statistical data from previous Measles outbreaks and infectious disease epidemics supports O’Conner’s message that coincides with the medical profession and Center for Disease Control that warns about the consequences of purposefully succumbing children to the virus. This includes the risk of respiratory associated complications, meningitis, hearing loss and fatal delayed-onset central nervous system diseases that manifest seven to ten years after exposure. O’Conner additionally inserts links to the California Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control that further explicate the symptoms, causes, risks and importance of obtaining the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination with specifics regarding the dose schedule and possible scientifically proven side effects. This article provides the basis for my argument, functioning as an artifact to underscore the underlying anti-vaccination and pro-vaccination dilemma through a particular incident in which this controversy became essential to preventing an epidemic. In addition, the article provides opinions from both sides to establish the juxtaposition between the contrasting perspectives.
Song, Geoboo. "The Strain of the Herd: Risk Perception, Policy Preferences,