This needle represents another one of the Ten greatest public health achievements, Immunizations. This is a very controversial topic among new mothers especially since some feel it is their choice whether they could vaccinate their children. Nowadays in order for a child to attend the school he or she must get a series of shots. This is not only to protect the child but also the children they’re exposed to. Vaccinations aren’t just given because the government wants them too, it's for diseases such as polio that have been eradicated by vaccines.
