It is through child immunisation that several of the diseases‚ that have once killed or injured many infants and children‚ have been greatly reduced or even eliminated. One example of this is Smallpox which was declared to be the first disease eradicated in 1980. This viral infection left a skin rash and scars over many people and also killed millions during a widespread epidemic (Hildreth‚ Burke‚ & Glass‚ 2009). Furthermore‚ there are still viruses
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Despite overwhelming evidence supporting the safety and benefits of vaccines‚ fear of vaccinations has proven resistant to information leading to a rise in refusals among parents in developed countries (Dipietro). In modern society with the rapid pace of vaccine development along with new technology‚ the history and importance of vaccines seem forgotten‚ leading people to underestimate the severity of infectious diseases. “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it‚” George Santayana
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have cures for things like the flu‚ now days we do. There were many of very bad diseases out there and many of them were deadly. Smallpox like many of the other diseases in the Victorian era was very much deadly. This virus smallpox is very deadly and breaks down your body. It can spread from kissing‚ touching or even hugging your best friend. “Naturally occurring smallpox was eradicated worldwide by 1980 the result of
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there is consent from the person‚ and it’s the only way to get exact results. Vaccines are needed for those who are suffering of illness and need to be cured. The only way to make vaccines is by experimenting on humans. For example‚ the Jenner smallpox experiments. Edward Jenner was
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THESIS One of the greatest public health interventions that has had an impact on fighting diseases is vaccination. According to Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary‚ a vaccine is any suspension containing antigenic molecules derived from a microorganism‚ given to stimulate an immune response to an infectious disease. The 19th century and the 20th century were known for the great achievements of great vaccine scientists such as Louis Pasteur and Edward Jenner. A substantial amount of vaccines prevent
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100 years. The technology change and the way that people live are the important reason. It is said that the development of the medical science make great responses. In 1900s‚ most of people around the world had suffered from fatal disease such as smallpox‚ malaria‚ and so on. Furthermore‚ the invention of penicillin has also change the world. It is such an efficient medicine that can cure most of the bacteria-caused disease. It even helped allies win the World War 2 against axis‚ which has no antibiotic
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General Awareness (Exam Held on 16-5-2010) 1. India attained ‘Dominion Status’ on— (A) 15th January‚ 1947 (B) 15th August‚ 1947 (C) 15th August‚ 1950 (D) 15th October‚ 1947 Ans : (B) 2. Despotism is possible in a— (A) One party state (B) Two party state (C) Multi party state (D) Two and multi party state Ans : (A) 3. Marx belonged to— (A) Germany (B) Holland (C) France (D) Britain Ans : (A) 4. Which one of the following is the guardian of Fundamental Rights ? (A) Legislature (B) Executive
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to raise their child without immunizations. Since effective widespread immunizations have been accomplished‚ incidences of diseases have been significantly reduced. These diseases include smallpox‚ diphtheria‚ measles‚ mumps pertussis‚ polio‚ rubella‚ and tetanus. Some of these diseases‚ such as smallpox and polio‚ are non-existent in the United States. (Malone & Hinman‚ n.d.) Immunizations are most effective when a large percentage of the population is covered by the vaccination. The immunized
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Many children are getting sick from preventable diseases because parents choose to not vaccinate their children. Modern medicine has help to keep people more healthy because of vaccinations. Most people believe it is important to have their children vaccinated and about ten percent choose to delay them‚ or not have them. Whooping cough is a bronchitis infection that is very contagious‚ infants with this illness may die from it. Many diseased that were eliminated are beginning to return. Unvaccinated
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cause extreme illness. Vaccines have surprisingly been around for long time. The first immunizations that were recorded date back from the seventeenth century in China. They actually used scabs from infected people to help fight against the smallpox
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