One of the most common arguments today is whether or not vaccinations are truly important and worth it. There have been numerous studies conducted on the overall effectiveness and safety of vaccines. Despite having eradicated diseases such as smallpox, and being on the verge of eradicating polio, many parents are still opting to not vaccinate their children out of fear the vaccines will do more harm than good (Jhaveri, 2017). However, studies have shown these fears are mostly unfounded with most negative reactions being caused by individuals simply not being able to handle the pathogen. In addition, human error has also contributed to these fears, such as the 1929 tragedy where a Mycobacterium tuberculosis vaccine accidentally was switched with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine, causing 72 infant deaths (Cona, 2011). Despite these risks, getting the recommended vaccinations is important for protection against preventable diseases, communal health benefits, and keeping health costs low. Vaccinations are one of the greatest inventions of modern times. The main purpose of vaccinations is to create an immunity to a particular disease. Immunity is how our bodies prevent
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In a study conducted by the Pediatrics journal, the estimated cost of a hospitalization for Hib was upward of $43,000. Researchers estimated some 19,000 cases of Hib infection have been prevented over the lifetime of those born in 2009 thanks to routine immunizations (Jhaveri, 2017). Savings for treatments of this disease is estimated at 1.8 billion. Hib is an example of just one of the recommended vaccinations for children. Public costs can also be lowered by vaccinations. When there is an outbreak, like the measles one that occurred, the outbreak needs to be contained. This means supplies, personal, and space is all needed, incurring hefty expenses (Jhaveri,
In a study conducted by the Pediatrics journal, the estimated cost of a hospitalization for Hib was upward of $43,000. Researchers estimated some 19,000 cases of Hib infection have been prevented over the lifetime of those born in 2009 thanks to routine immunizations (Jhaveri, 2017). Savings for treatments of this disease is estimated at 1.8 billion. Hib is an example of just one of the recommended vaccinations for children. Public costs can also be lowered by vaccinations. When there is an outbreak, like the measles one that occurred, the outbreak needs to be contained. This means supplies, personal, and space is all needed, incurring hefty expenses (Jhaveri,