The Pros And Cons Of Vaccination

After getting their newborn immunizations, some parents do not persist on keeping up with their child’s yearly vaccinations. Parents themselves, are also among those who are under vaccinated. Although researchers have concluded that the possibility for this may be due to financial situations, vaccination myths and discredited information on vaccines are the main reason people do not get vaccinated. News, social media, and even political leaders have publicized false information given among certain vaccines and immunizations. Side effects and links between vaccines and diseases have been discredited, and have caused an unnecessary paranoia in the public eye. In 1998, Andrew Wakefield’s false research on the connection between the vaccine MMR …show more content…
For example, the HPV vaccine aroused many controversies when it was first released in 2006, because many believed it contradicted with religious reasons such as those relating to the practice and teachings of abstinence. (“Ethical Issues” 1). There are multiple ethical issues that can result in lack of vaccinations. Another ethical issue vaccinations face is trying to understand how developing countries will react to them. This ethical issue involves those such as how to provide screenings or treatments if diseases are discovered, and also how to interact with the local communities in the research design process. (“Ethical Issues” 2). These ethical issues can impose a decrease on immunization, and can cause doubt and diminish the positivity that vaccinations can …show more content…
“It is estimated that less than 10% of all serious health problems which develop following vaccination are ever reported to the government.” (“Immunization” 2). Many people either have none to slight side effects at all from receiving vaccines. From October 1988 to October 2010, only 2,574 claims were compensated for out of the 13,592 claims that were filled out with the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC). (Jones 3). Financial situations can have an effect on the number of people getting their immunizations. Many families living in poverty do not get enough vaccinations. Therefore, they do not get vaccinated for such reasons that are out of their control. (Cornish 1). Families that are put into these situations can always seek for assistance in getting their immunizations. The Section 317 program is a program that helps poverty stricken children to get their vaccines. (“Ethical Issues” 2). This program is very beneficial and helps provide support to those who want to get the benefits out of being