Vaccination schedule

appearance. In this article they talk about a plethora of clinical case studies regarding the safety of getting vaccinations when…

It is the desire of parents to give birth to healthy, happy newborns. Unfortunately, just because a baby is born looking completely healthy that does not mean that the child has no underlying health issues. Thankfully, newborn state screening is performed in the hospital shortly after birth. This test can detect several potential health issues that a newborn may have. This screening provides a public service as it can alert parents to conditions that the child might need to seek treatment for.…

vaccine. Despite the advantages of vaccines there are possible negative side effects. In addition to the risk of minor side effects, there are rare and serious side effects such as anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction, can occur after vaccination, but these are very rare (CDC). Anaphylaxis is fatal if left untreated, but an injection of epinephrine will quickly reverse the effects. The CDC informs the public of these possible rare reactions, but it also states such severe reactions are…

By taking a vaccine a person is healthy and less likely to get someone else sick. For example, a baby cannot take the same vaccinations as an adult, but if the parents are vaccinated then the baby is less likely to get those harmful diseases. Being vaccinated is a sign of concern not only for yourself but for others as well, showing just another reason why vaccines are so important…

One of the most important medical interventions to date are vaccinations. Without them, it is hard to tell what diseases would still be running rampant. Although some of these diseases have been eradicated, it is still crucial to get the recommended vaccines. When people decide not to do this, they not only put themselves at risk, they put others at risk too. To help children get their vaccinations, programs have been set up to cover the sometimes expensive cost. Scientist studies have shown…

spends five days of the week at an after-school care center; this could basically mean that the grandmother does not have adequate time to attend to all needs of her grandchild, including determining whether he has been given all the necessary vaccinations. That is, during the week, she spends her entire time at work and during the weekend, she is busy at the church or attending to church duties. The trend of a high level of commitment to socio-economic activities among elderly people has been…

improper scientific study, some of the population (namely the affluent and gullible) has started to believe that vaccination causes diseases or disorders, instead of preventing them. It is important to be properly vaccinated because proper vaccination creates herd immunity, saves lives, and helps prevent superbugs from being born. Despite the claims of several celebrities, vaccination is not a bad thing. Herd immunity is important because the general immunity…

Ronald Bailey’s article of “Refusing Vaccination Puts Others at Risk,” uses examples and logos to successfully convince and prove that it should be required to make vaccinations a requirement as a result of not only putting oneself at risk but also putting others at risk. Approximated 10 million people are immuno-compromised meaning that they have a weak immune system. Although it is not their fault it does however put others at risk if…

Should Parents Vaccinate Their Children? Vaccinating for common childhood diseases is controversial in today’s society. Many parents are unsure of whether to vaccinate their children and if the vaccinations their children receive are safe and will protect them. Parents should vaccinate their children because, often, vaccines do more good than harm and they do help protect children from dangerous diseases. Children have weaker immune systems than adults and vaccines help keep them safe from many…

part of the human body, guarding it against bacteria and other foreign substances that would make you sick. When you’re born, you’re immune system is pretty susceptible to different diseases because you’re body doesn’t know how to fight them yet. Vaccinations help to strengthen your immune system by introducing weak and harmless versions of a disease to your body. Antibodies then attack the disease, getting rid of it, which helps to protect your body from the real and potentially harmful disease…