“The 1918 flu pandemic was responsible for the death of more than 675,000 Americans and more than 50 million people worldwide. The devastation and fear caused by this pandemic is in part, what initiated the desire to be vaccinated today” (Carson-Dewitt and Lee 9). Clearly a debate exists on whether or not to vaccinate. Various authors have offered their opinions on this issue. Although both sides of the argument have persuasive points; in the end, vaccinations should be mandatory for children. Requiring vaccines would be beneficial because they prevent diseases and benefit the community. For example, the article titled “Vaccines & Health Hazards” states, “The Centers of Disease Control (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of
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For example, vaccines may cause side effects. In fact, the article “Vaccines & Health Hazards” also states, “Thus, the worst (although uncommon) reaction to a vaccination is anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction)” (Ballarlo and Sprague 6). The definition of anaphylaxis is swelling in the throat and tongue, which can close someone’s airway. In other words this side effect can kill you, although there’s a slight chance of you even getting it. In addition, people are afraid of vaccinations because they contain unnatural ingredients. The article titled “Parents Should Think Carefully about the Risks of Vaccination” states, “Formaldehyde is used to preserve cadavers. It’s highly toxic to the nervous system, causing blindness, brain damage and seizures.Thimersol, a mercury based preservative that can cause severe permanent nervous system damage, is believed to be removed from all vaccines except the flu vaccine” (Griswold and Kramer 12). Knowing this of course people aren’t going to want to vaccinated. Although if vaccines had no toxic ingredients then maybe people will consider getting one. Consequently, vaccines should not be required by
For example, vaccines may cause side effects. In fact, the article “Vaccines & Health Hazards” also states, “Thus, the worst (although uncommon) reaction to a vaccination is anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction)” (Ballarlo and Sprague 6). The definition of anaphylaxis is swelling in the throat and tongue, which can close someone’s airway. In other words this side effect can kill you, although there’s a slight chance of you even getting it. In addition, people are afraid of vaccinations because they contain unnatural ingredients. The article titled “Parents Should Think Carefully about the Risks of Vaccination” states, “Formaldehyde is used to preserve cadavers. It’s highly toxic to the nervous system, causing blindness, brain damage and seizures.Thimersol, a mercury based preservative that can cause severe permanent nervous system damage, is believed to be removed from all vaccines except the flu vaccine” (Griswold and Kramer 12). Knowing this of course people aren’t going to want to vaccinated. Although if vaccines had no toxic ingredients then maybe people will consider getting one. Consequently, vaccines should not be required by