Vaccinations have be the solution to many epidemics. Over 322 illnesses are targeted with vaccines. In the United States the measles was eradicated. This is primarily due to the measles vaccine. This vaccine was very effective, and in 2000 the disease had been eliminated from the United States (CDC Measles). Cases of the measles have popped up due to recent travelers bringing the disease back to the country. This is causing a concern due to the amount of unvaccinated individuals. The unvaccinated are at more of a risk as 90% of them who are exposed to the disease will contract it. The more people not vaccinated, the sooner a disease will re-emerge (Nova). This is primarily due to the more cases occurring the faster it will spread, and will
