The Dilemma With Vaccines
Jimi Bryen
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
School of Nursing Many years ago Edward Jenner noted that milkmaids whom worked with cattle and contracted cowpox did not contract smallpox, which was a horrid disease that killed many. He then set out in attempt to find a cure. Jenner inserted pus taken from the sores of a milkmaid and inserted it into a young boy. The boy did not develop smallpox once exposed a few weeks later. In doing so Jenner verified his hypothesis that once someone is colonized with the disease, one becomes immune to that specific disease. This was the beginning to modern day vaccines. (DiMaio, 2016) Immunizations have continued to advance and develop since Jenner’s amazing discovery. Today, there are multiple diseases and illnesses that are being eliminated and eradicated due to the continued development of vaccines.
Ethical Dilemma Vaccines are one of the most effective forms of preventions available in the medical field today. There are many different immunizations that prevent a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. These injections have been studied and proven to be as safe as possible. However, there are some people who decline, refuse, or …show more content…
Vaccinations can prevent a child from becoming ill or dying from a disease that is preventable. Also, vaccines assist with increasing the life expectancy of many from preventing these diseases. The avoidance of mortality and morbidity because of immunizations results in savings for health insurance since the cost related to the diseases are being decreased. Numerous individuals may not be able to receive vaccinations because of their age, allergies, and weakened immune systems. Therefore, by getting immunized we promote herd immunity, which helps prevent the spread of these diseases to others in the community. (Moon, 2005) According to the World Health Organization
Jimi Bryen
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
School of Nursing Many years ago Edward Jenner noted that milkmaids whom worked with cattle and contracted cowpox did not contract smallpox, which was a horrid disease that killed many. He then set out in attempt to find a cure. Jenner inserted pus taken from the sores of a milkmaid and inserted it into a young boy. The boy did not develop smallpox once exposed a few weeks later. In doing so Jenner verified his hypothesis that once someone is colonized with the disease, one becomes immune to that specific disease. This was the beginning to modern day vaccines. (DiMaio, 2016) Immunizations have continued to advance and develop since Jenner’s amazing discovery. Today, there are multiple diseases and illnesses that are being eliminated and eradicated due to the continued development of vaccines.
Ethical Dilemma Vaccines are one of the most effective forms of preventions available in the medical field today. There are many different immunizations that prevent a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. These injections have been studied and proven to be as safe as possible. However, there are some people who decline, refuse, or …show more content…
Vaccinations can prevent a child from becoming ill or dying from a disease that is preventable. Also, vaccines assist with increasing the life expectancy of many from preventing these diseases. The avoidance of mortality and morbidity because of immunizations results in savings for health insurance since the cost related to the diseases are being decreased. Numerous individuals may not be able to receive vaccinations because of their age, allergies, and weakened immune systems. Therefore, by getting immunized we promote herd immunity, which helps prevent the spread of these diseases to others in the community. (Moon, 2005) According to the World Health Organization