Many people think that if they do not vaccinate their child, it only affects them, and it is a personal decision. However, this choice is not entirely private, this is a decision these parents are not only making for themselves but everyone around them. By choosing not to immunize a child not only is that child put in danger, but also everyone he or she comes in contact with. One parent’s decision can be life threatening to children who are too young to receive vaccinations, as well as those with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients. Parents vaccinate their children to protect them from preventable viruses and diseases, but by doing so, they are actually doing much more. By vaccinating their children, …show more content…
Vaccination does have some risks, but it is still a necessity to protect not only our families, but families everywhere; it has saved countless lives and will save countless more. People cannot let misguided fears put us all in danger. These diseases and dangers are still here and threaten all of our lives, and by not vaccinating their children these parents are putting our entire society in danger; stop the negligence; for the safety of all people children should be