Haemophilus influenzae

Current statistics have documented that an excess of “up to 40 percent of parents in the U.S. to delay or refuse some vaccines for their children” (Haelle). This staggering statement concludes that there is a cause for concern in regards to vaccinating children here, in the United States. The overwhelming percentage of parents who choose not to vaccinate, for whatever their reasons may be, versus those who do vaccinate, has created a recently debatable question. Should parents be required to…

One of the most common ingredients found in vaccines is Aluminium. Aluminium is found in vaccines for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, diphtheria-tetanus-containing vaccines, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and pneumococcal vaccines. The Children’s hospital of Philadelphia states that the Aluminum is being used as adjuvant, which basically helps boost the immune system in response to the vaccine. When a vaccine is being tested the FDA…

“children are [still] suffering and dying because some parents are more frightened by vaccines than by the diseases they prevent” (Offit, Deadly 191). In 1990, researcher Bart Classen proposed another issue regarding vaccines. He believed that the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine was causing diabetes to appear in children who had received multiple doses. After a closer look into the concern, various scientists determined that “Classen’s…

child should get hepatitis B, which protects against liver disease. When a child is 2-6 months old, he/she should get vaccines such as RV, which protects against Rotavirus; DTaP, which protects against diphtheria; Hib, which protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b. Other vaccines that a child should receive in the first 2 years of its life are Varicella, which protects against chickenpox; MMR, which protects against mumps and measles; and IPV, which protects against polio. Vaccinating…

“The brain is important in the human body because it allows a person to think, feel and store memories, and it controls and coordinates the body’s actions and reactions,” states the Atlanta Brain and Spine Care. Because of the great importance of the brain, our body has many different parts and way of working to protect it against any harm or damage. The protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord are called the meninges. The meninges consist of three layers, the dura mater,…

Immunisation is defined as the method of strengthening a person’s immunity or resistance to an infectious disease through administration of certain vaccination (World Health Organization, 2016). Vaccination helps to stimulate the body’s own immune system protecting the person against subsequent infections or diseases (World Health Organization, 2016). Immunisation provides the safest and most effective way of protecting people and community from various life-threatening diseases. Thus,…

There are many parents who decide not to vaccinate their children. This puts their child and many others in danger. It also puts the doctor in an ethically moral gray area. If said family chooses not to vaccinate, a doctor has a right for dismissal. Parents must make many new decisions after having a baby. Some of which may be harder to decide on than others. You have a sweet little healthy newborn and you will do everything in your power to keep him/her out of harm’s way. When a doctor informs…

Vaccinations, Inoculations and Immunizations The human immune system is one of the most incredible, yet most complex, systems in the human body. Entire college courses are based solely on the body’s immune system due to its complexity and importance. The immune system is the body’s defense structure against viral and bacterial infections. It can communicate with the rest of the body, cause inflammation, activate cells, produce antibodies, kill infected cells, mark and disable pathogens, as well…

Ethan Rogers American Lit. Mrs. Cline 20 March 2017 Childhood Vaccine Controversy: and Why Vaccines are Safe Childhood Vaccination Should Be Mandatory Vaccination is commonly considered one of the greatest medical achievements of modern technology. Vaccinations have helped practically eliminate many childhood or birth diseases that were very common less than a century ago. The immense results of effectiveness of vaccinations can lead to individuals to lose sight of what’s really important…

The topic of vaccination has always been a subject of discussion. Many people understand the basic benefit of getting vaccinated, which is to prevent illness. There are numerous benefits of getting vaccinated, that people do not know or understand. However, with an abundance of information at a touch of a button, some of the information is false or exaggerated. Misinformation about vaccines causes fear and distrust, which in turn causes many to avoid vaccinations. There is trend of people not…