preventable diseases illustrates their continued necessity. In the United States many of the diseases vaccinated for are nearly absent in communities now. Some diseases may even be eradicated completely by the use of immunizations‚ as with the case of smallpox in 1977. (Kee‚ Hayes‚ McCuistion‚ 2012‚ p. 502) A low incidence in many of the vaccine-prevented diseases can lead some to a false sense of security against the risk of contracting such diseases. It is important for the general population to continue
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Vaccines are responsible for minimizing the risk of many deadly diseases and even eradicating some completely. People today are privileged enough to live during a time where the fear of dying from a disease like measles or smallpox is negligible. Even so vaccines are not without dissenters. There is a segment of humanity that believes there is a credible association between vaccines and rising autism rates. The following articles will show that there are varying ideas on the best way to disprove
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In an argument that perhaps dates back to the founding of America‚ the debate over whether personal liberties or the welfare of the public takes precedent continues to rage on. This debate has taken form in many debates‚ from the Massachusetts smallpox outbreak in 1901‚ which sparked argument over whether the state should force people to be vaccinated against the disease to protect the welfare of the public‚ or if the personal liberty of Massachusetts residents was more important. This debate has
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There are many issues in regards to the controversy on vaccinations. Vaccinations were made to protect people from diseases‚ that could otherwise cause illness or potential death. There are many arguable topics but the most important is‚ should an individual have the right to deny needed vaccinations‚ or should vaccinations be mandated. This topic has been a huge debate in recent years. There are individuals that believe that an adult or child should be up to date on their immunizations‚ due to
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The European invaders said their crimes were necessary in order to make humanity more “civilized”‚ But was it really? It is estimated that approximately 80-95% of the american population had died withing the 100-150 years following 1492. The smallpox epidemics are believed to have resulted in the largest death tolls among native americans‚ surpassing any wars. Withing the two years half of the 250‚000 natives on Haiti had died due to suicide‚ murder‚ or mutilation. In mexico nearly 90% of the
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of their population densities changed due to diseases and goods. When Europeans first came to the Americas in search of a fresh start they inadvertently brought with them many diseases that killed off most of the Native Americans such as measles‚ smallpox‚ whooping cough‚ chicken pox‚ and influenza. The introduction of cattle from Europe brought most of these diseases. The reason for this is because Native Americans had never been around cattle before so they couldn’t have developed immunity to them
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Ever since the invention of the first smallpox vaccine more than two centuries ago‚ there has been plenty of controversy over the morality‚ ethics‚ effectiveness‚ or safety of vaccination and immunization. It has recently been argued whether laws should be introduced that render some or all vaccines obligatory for all children. Parents‚ health care specialists‚ nurses‚ teachers and children themselves all have an important stake in this issue. Parents argue that it is they who should have the ultimate
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The Benefits of Vaccinations Why are vaccinations a problem? Some people believe that they are the cause for harmful symptoms and effects. Some believe that they may not work for everyone. You may be thinking the same thing about vaccinations. Many of people‚ including parents‚ do not approve of the general problems associated with vaccines such as the ingredients in them‚ side effects‚ and the general well being of the people who use them. They believe that vaccines can cause serious allergic reactions
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economic decline. When the Europeans sailed to the New World (the Americans)‚ they brought many diseases with them and disease spread quite rapidly through the air and by touch especially affecting the natives who weren’t immune to the new diseases. Smallpox is a highly contagious disease spread through direct contact and was a disease that caused a decline in population during the Columbian exchange along with chickenpox‚ and a disease called Syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease which
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Childhood Vaccinations “If my kid can’t bring peanut butter to school‚ yours shouldn’t be able to bring preventable diseases.” A statement by a parent to other parents who chose not to vaccinate their child. Although this statement may be a bit extreme it breathes life into a very important topic about vaccinating children. Parents should be for vaccinating their child because they prevent deadly communicable disease and can save their child’s life; and the life of others. The consequences of disease
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