Persuasive Essay Against Compulsory Immunisation
Introduction The purpose of this persuasive essay is to take a position on the topic; Compulsory immunisation for all Australian children and the issues linked to compulsory immunisation. Firstly the persuasive essay will define and immunity; following this relevant diseases to immunisation will be discussed. Finally the essay will explore the major arguments associated with compulsory immunisation for children.
Immunisation
The immunisation is the process of protection against harmful diseases. Immunisation is a method of disease prevention to reduce the likely hood of developing a disease. Immunisation is a process of receiving a vaccination through an injection. (Australian Government, 2009) Then the body produces an immune response …show more content…
Therefore the idea of community immunity (herd immunity) was created (Herd immunity, 2007). Community immunity works by indirectly protecting unimmunised persons, by surrounding them with immunised people. However community immunity only applies to diseases transmitted from person to person, thus not being completely effective. Many would also argue that it is an individual’s responsibility to immunise their self. Therefore immunisation should not be compulsory as though it may create community immunity it should be up to the individual to protect themselves.
Furthermore compulsory immunisation for all children would protect the individual. The government has the right to protect the individual as immunisation would prevent the individual from acquiring any illness from a disease. However every individual is different and the parent of the individual would know best. Therefore if a parent does not feel comfortable or knows that immunisation would no be sensible for their child’s health they should not have to undergo the immunisation. On the other hand the government should educate individuals and their parents on immunisation and the effectiveness of
Immunisation
The immunisation is the process of protection against harmful diseases. Immunisation is a method of disease prevention to reduce the likely hood of developing a disease. Immunisation is a process of receiving a vaccination through an injection. (Australian Government, 2009) Then the body produces an immune response …show more content…
Therefore the idea of community immunity (herd immunity) was created (Herd immunity, 2007). Community immunity works by indirectly protecting unimmunised persons, by surrounding them with immunised people. However community immunity only applies to diseases transmitted from person to person, thus not being completely effective. Many would also argue that it is an individual’s responsibility to immunise their self. Therefore immunisation should not be compulsory as though it may create community immunity it should be up to the individual to protect themselves.
Furthermore compulsory immunisation for all children would protect the individual. The government has the right to protect the individual as immunisation would prevent the individual from acquiring any illness from a disease. However every individual is different and the parent of the individual would know best. Therefore if a parent does not feel comfortable or knows that immunisation would no be sensible for their child’s health they should not have to undergo the immunisation. On the other hand the government should educate individuals and their parents on immunisation and the effectiveness of