Vaccines

Vaccines As a child, one looks to their parents in admiration and, for the most part, follows what they say. Now, as a parent, they have a great deal of control on their child’s life. If a parent is unhappy with an influence in their child’s life they simply pull them away. However, a parent still must give their child certain needs in order to be seen as fit. For example, a parent needs to be able to feed and clothe them, send them to school, and make sure they receive medical care like…

Vaccines have been one of the greatest advancements in the 20th century. The use of vaccinations has not only affected the United States, it has had a global effect. The annual global death rate from diseases has fallen from 600,000 in 2000 to to just 122,000 in 2012. The annual death rate has gone down by 79 percent (“Understanding Vaccines”). It is important to reserve all recommended vaccines so that the level of disease stays down. There are many vaccines that are recommended, each of…

At present, there is a live attenuated yellow fever 17D vaccine that is widely available for protection against the virus. The vaccine has been used for over 60 years and is highly effective although a majority of recipients experience minor side effects following vaccination such as headaches, soreness at the injection site and fever. The vaccination is administered in a single dose via a 0.5ml subcutaneous injection. (Monath, 2005) Individuals are immunized approximately 10 days after…

Khazan, Olga. "The Shadow Network of Anti-Vax Doctors." The Atlantic. 18 Jan. 2017. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/01/when-the-doctor-is-a-vaccine-skeptic/513383/. Accessed 19 Jan. 2017. In this article Khazan talks about how both traditional and anti-vaccination doctors will help patients altogether avoid or delay vaccines. Khazan sheds light on both sides of the debate, giving reasons for both parties. New-age mothers are wanting their children to not be vaccinated out of…

the MMR vaccine has possible association with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ASD and autism. Previously, there was suggestion that if measles, mumps and rubella vaccines given separately, it could be beneficial and will outweigh the risks. Some autistic children may develop gastrointestinal symptoms, but according to the data, it maybe not related to vaccination. But, further research might be more helpful. In conclusion, the available evidence doesn’t agree with the data that MMR vaccine is…

how devastating chickenpox could be without innoculation. Chickenpox largely affects children, however, incidences in adults have shown that the symptoms can be even worse, leading to complications. Even in the current day, with the availability of vaccines, cases of chickenpox outbreak have been reported. The question is "Should chickenpox be prevented?" and the answer is, yes. Here is why: 1. It is Highly Contagious Chickenpox spreads easily from person to person, and can be spread…

Yes vaccines are helpful and yes doctors will probably never stop giving them,but are they really that great? Let’s find out. Vaccines have been around for almost 200 years. That’s a pretty long time,but not all vaccines are safe and easy like you think. Sometimes vaccines can cause bad side effects that are harmful to the human body. The CDC (center for disease control) says all vaccines carry life-threatening allergic reactions in about 1 per million children. Some studies show that sometimes…

The Debate About the Flu Vaccine When the flu season kicks off many health care professionals recommend the seasonal flu vaccine for their patients. Everywhere we look we are often reminded about that flu season is upon us. Family members are talking about it, your doctor’s office even your pharmacy is advertising the flu vaccine. My job makes it assessable for employees to receive the flu vaccine with weekend clinics and also a drive through clinic for employees and patients. The questions…

to receive vaccines. One common assumption is that vaccines have the ability to cause autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in the functions and capabilities of the brain. The belief that vaccines can cause autism spectrum disorder has been proven incorrect multiple times. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, studies have depicted that there is absolutely no link between receiving a vaccine and…

Introduction In 2006, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was created to prevent both HPV and cervical cancer, two serious diseases that affect millions every year. HPV is a group of sexually transmitted viruses that causes infectious papillomas, which are benign tumors, to appear at the site of infection. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, or CDC, “nearly all sexually active men and women get [HPV] at…