“Should it be Mandatory for Children to Receive Vaccinations?”
Requiring children to to be vaccinated has become a controversial topic in today’s society. Vaccinations might be one of the safest medical options, but there are possible risks that could follow. Many parents have concerns about the ingredients, efficacy, and side effects of vaccines. Two problems follow with vaccinating children protecting individual liberties and safeguarding the public’s health” (Cultural Perspectives on Vaccination). Vaccinating children can protect them from serious diseases and prevent epidemics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). “The American Academy of Pediatrics states that "most childhood vaccines are 90%-99% effective in preventing disease." …show more content…
The CDC has stated that every vaccine carries a life threatening risk one per million children (Possible Side-Effects from Vaccines). Bowel blockage, that could hospitalize a child, is cause from the Rotavirus vaccination. This can happen “in about one per about 20,000 babies in the United States.” DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussiss) and MMR vaccines can cause seizures, coma, lowered consciousness, and permanent brain damage. The CDC has reported that it’s so rare to suffer from these reactions that professionals have a difficult time determining a cause. “The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) says that vaccines may be linked to learning disabilities, asthma, autism, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and other disabilities”(NVIC). People also have high concerns about the ingredients that go into making a vaccine. Physician, Robert W. Sears, MD, believes from a personal experience that thimerosal, an organic mercury compound found in some TDap, Hib, flu, and TD vaccines, can cause autism (Sears). People who feel that the risks outweigh the beifit of the vaccinations can fill out a vaccine exemption form. “All 50 states accept medical exemption to vaccination; 48 states allow a religious exemption to vaccination; and 8 states allow a personal, philosophical or conscientious belief exemption to vaccination” (Mercola). People can chose to vaccinate their child because of the risks, but they should …show more content…
“The United States saves about $27 per $1 invested in DTaP vaccination, and $13 per $1 spent on MMR vaccination” (Satcher). Not only can the the United States save money, but families can too. Children are unable to enroll in school without the required vaccinations this could result in a money pit for families because they would have to find other ways for their child to receive an education. “Vaccine-preventable diseases can result in prolonged disabilities and can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills or long-term disability care (Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child). For unvaccinated children the bills will add up at the end of the month for families, so the financially responsible thing for families to do is vaccinate their children. Most health insurances will cover vaccines and for low-income families the Vaccines for Children (VFC) is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost for children
Requiring children to to be vaccinated has become a controversial topic in today’s society. Vaccinations might be one of the safest medical options, but there are possible risks that could follow. Many parents have concerns about the ingredients, efficacy, and side effects of vaccines. Two problems follow with vaccinating children protecting individual liberties and safeguarding the public’s health” (Cultural Perspectives on Vaccination). Vaccinating children can protect them from serious diseases and prevent epidemics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). “The American Academy of Pediatrics states that "most childhood vaccines are 90%-99% effective in preventing disease." …show more content…
The CDC has stated that every vaccine carries a life threatening risk one per million children (Possible Side-Effects from Vaccines). Bowel blockage, that could hospitalize a child, is cause from the Rotavirus vaccination. This can happen “in about one per about 20,000 babies in the United States.” DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussiss) and MMR vaccines can cause seizures, coma, lowered consciousness, and permanent brain damage. The CDC has reported that it’s so rare to suffer from these reactions that professionals have a difficult time determining a cause. “The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) says that vaccines may be linked to learning disabilities, asthma, autism, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and other disabilities”(NVIC). People also have high concerns about the ingredients that go into making a vaccine. Physician, Robert W. Sears, MD, believes from a personal experience that thimerosal, an organic mercury compound found in some TDap, Hib, flu, and TD vaccines, can cause autism (Sears). People who feel that the risks outweigh the beifit of the vaccinations can fill out a vaccine exemption form. “All 50 states accept medical exemption to vaccination; 48 states allow a religious exemption to vaccination; and 8 states allow a personal, philosophical or conscientious belief exemption to vaccination” (Mercola). People can chose to vaccinate their child because of the risks, but they should …show more content…
“The United States saves about $27 per $1 invested in DTaP vaccination, and $13 per $1 spent on MMR vaccination” (Satcher). Not only can the the United States save money, but families can too. Children are unable to enroll in school without the required vaccinations this could result in a money pit for families because they would have to find other ways for their child to receive an education. “Vaccine-preventable diseases can result in prolonged disabilities and can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills or long-term disability care (Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child). For unvaccinated children the bills will add up at the end of the month for families, so the financially responsible thing for families to do is vaccinate their children. Most health insurances will cover vaccines and for low-income families the Vaccines for Children (VFC) is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost for children