Immunization at Birth Vaccines are one of the successful advances in public health history, and are tested thoroughly by scientists to ensure their safety and effectiveness. Vaccines are developed, tested, and regulated even more thoroughly than non-vaccine drugs because the number of human subjects in vaccine clinical trials is usually greater (College of Physicians of Philadelphia).
The current system for developing, testing, and regulating vaccines developed during the 20th century, which involved standardized procedures and regulations.Vaccine development and testing first started out with the exploratory and pre-clinical stage, which later led to the four successful vaccine trials. .During the mid-1970’s, people started to focus more …show more content…
Medical and science writer Jane Brody explains how millions of families overlook the most important and lifesaving advance of the last century, vaccinations, due to parents never witnessing these deadly diseases. An example of one serious disease would be the measles, “a viral infection that is transmitted through the air, and can result in a week of high fevers, sometimes serious complications like encephalitis and seizures, and death” (Brody). “The shots that prevent the extremely rare diseases (like polio and measles) are also necessary, because if such diseases run rampant throughout our nation, there will be fatalities” (Sears). Due to the misinformation in the media, “many parents delay vaccinations as a result of either Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s false claims about autism or Dr. Bob’s Alternative Schedule (aap.orge), many diseases have begun to re-emerge among children around the world” (Health.State. NY). ”The threat of death by disease isn 't the only medical consequence of skipping vaccinations. An unvaccinated child faces lifelong differences that could potentially put him or her at risk” (Health.State.NY). A child that is not vaccinated puts not only the family at risk, but everyone else they interact with, and these diseases can then lead to an outbreak in …show more content…
Having a child receive vaccinations, such as an annual flu vaccine each year, ensures people that their child is no longer at risk from receiving or spreading the flu throughout the community. While other illnesses such as the measles or whooping cough can be even more dangerous, and should also be treated annually. Knowing than an infant is safe from all these deadly illnesses should ensure parents that they have made the best choice for their child’s safety. Immunization has been studied, evaluated, tested, regulated, and have been improved over time, and scientist will continue the search of new ways to save lives. Not all vaccines are equal, and parents should know which diseases are more deadly and which vaccines should be more necessary for the safety of their children. Parents have a desire and responsibility to make informed healthcare decisions for their families, and should always be looking out and researching how to keep their families healthy and safe (Sears). Keeping a family safe from the diseases out there should always be a top priority when it comes to taking care of a family, especially when it comes to keeping infants safe. Making a requirement for infants to receive all necessary vaccinations will ensure
The current system for developing, testing, and regulating vaccines developed during the 20th century, which involved standardized procedures and regulations.Vaccine development and testing first started out with the exploratory and pre-clinical stage, which later led to the four successful vaccine trials. .During the mid-1970’s, people started to focus more …show more content…
Medical and science writer Jane Brody explains how millions of families overlook the most important and lifesaving advance of the last century, vaccinations, due to parents never witnessing these deadly diseases. An example of one serious disease would be the measles, “a viral infection that is transmitted through the air, and can result in a week of high fevers, sometimes serious complications like encephalitis and seizures, and death” (Brody). “The shots that prevent the extremely rare diseases (like polio and measles) are also necessary, because if such diseases run rampant throughout our nation, there will be fatalities” (Sears). Due to the misinformation in the media, “many parents delay vaccinations as a result of either Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s false claims about autism or Dr. Bob’s Alternative Schedule (aap.orge), many diseases have begun to re-emerge among children around the world” (Health.State. NY). ”The threat of death by disease isn 't the only medical consequence of skipping vaccinations. An unvaccinated child faces lifelong differences that could potentially put him or her at risk” (Health.State.NY). A child that is not vaccinated puts not only the family at risk, but everyone else they interact with, and these diseases can then lead to an outbreak in …show more content…
Having a child receive vaccinations, such as an annual flu vaccine each year, ensures people that their child is no longer at risk from receiving or spreading the flu throughout the community. While other illnesses such as the measles or whooping cough can be even more dangerous, and should also be treated annually. Knowing than an infant is safe from all these deadly illnesses should ensure parents that they have made the best choice for their child’s safety. Immunization has been studied, evaluated, tested, regulated, and have been improved over time, and scientist will continue the search of new ways to save lives. Not all vaccines are equal, and parents should know which diseases are more deadly and which vaccines should be more necessary for the safety of their children. Parents have a desire and responsibility to make informed healthcare decisions for their families, and should always be looking out and researching how to keep their families healthy and safe (Sears). Keeping a family safe from the diseases out there should always be a top priority when it comes to taking care of a family, especially when it comes to keeping infants safe. Making a requirement for infants to receive all necessary vaccinations will ensure