Avian influenza

One public issue facing citizens of the United States today is whether children should be vaccinated. Both sides of this issue feel very strongly about their position, and feel they have evidence to support why they feel the way they do. There are also those that fall in the middle of those two sides where they see and understand points on both sides of the argument. The one view point on this issue is that vaccinations are safe and necessary for children. It has been pointed out that…

Many people’s lives are put on the line everyday because they do not get themselves or their children vaccinated. This is due to the anti-vaccine movement here in America. Although some people believe they should not get themselves or their children vaccinated, in reality you should get vaccinated. People should get vaccinated because of the dangers of measles, meningitis, and that children are more prone to terrible diseases. One of the many reasons to get vaccinated is because of the grave…

It has come to my attention that many people in our country believe that vaccines cause certain diseases. I am writing this letter because I fear that if the people in my community aren’t vaccinated then my family could contract some of those illnesses. If people aren’t properly vaccinated then they could catch deadly diseases, spread those diseases, and even endanger the entire world. Getting your shots every year will dramatically decrease your chance for getting sick. When we don’t get…

I am writing to you to discuss why it is important for people to be properly vaccinated. The reason why people should be properly vaccinated are They prevent you from getting sick, There safe and effective, and They are as important to your overall health as diet and exercise. Also the CDC Tracks all disease across the world so they can come up with a vaccine to help fight off the disease. Vaccinations are safe and effective they are among the safest medical products available. The…

Children should receive the chicken pox vaccine as a preventative for the virus. Without the chicken pox vaccination, children risk contracting serious diseases as an adult. Typically, children should be given the first dosage of the chicken pox vaccination commonly known as the varicella vaccination between twelve to fifteen months of age. A second dosage is typically given amongst four to six years of age to act as a booster shot. In order for your child to receive the varicella…

Hepatitis A Virus Vaccine There have been lots of outbreaks of different viruses/diseases in the United States. One virus that is not very common, but is still effective is Hepatitis A. This virus is an illness found in Indiana caused by frozen strawberries. Hepatitis A is a virus, and the only way of curing Hepatitis A is by a vaccine. Also there is only one cure, but scientists have been studying more about Hepatitis A. Throughout research found Hepatitis A has travelled to the United…

Rebecca Mills Mr. King 8LA 23 May 2016 Why Emergency Kits are Important to Have in any Natural Disaster Emergency survival kits have been used for centuries to protect people from natural disasters. Most people use emergency kits in natural disasters to keep them safe primarily. However, there are also people who do not use kits because they do not think that they will ever need one because they have never experienced a natural disaster. Emergency survival kits are important in any natural…

Kids who have been exposed to pesticides have an increased cancer risk. Parents shouldn’t use those chemicals near children. “They are designed to kill Organisms” said Chensheng Lu of Harvard University. They should also avoid using them where kids play and spend allot of time. They could really cause different diseases to kids. One of the Diseases the Pesticides have increased the chance of kids getting is Leukemia. They just aren’t healthy for kids! Evidence Researchers have studied that…

Immunizations should be mandatory in the United States because they save lives. According to New York State, “Everyone six months and older should get a seasonal flu vaccine every year. It’s important to reiterate that every year children still die as a result of having the flu” (The Harm of Skipping Vaccinations or Delaying). There are many diseases that can be caught from simple contact and even airborne. In order to prevent such discomfort or even death, vaccines for immunizations should be…

The author of Deadly Choices, Paul Offit, explores from the anti-vaccine movement’s origins through the impacts it has on society today. He argues against anti-vaccination due to the threat it poses not only on our children, but to society as a whole. With the breakthroughs science has had in terms of treating infectious diseases, he claims that there should be close to zero outbreaks of common illnesses. After giving background on vaccines, Offit offers up some solutions, even solutions that…