Getting to the Point of the Matter Recent outbreaks of measles and whooping cough have brought the vaccination controversy to the forefront. The United States has never had a mandatory vaccination policy in effect. Each state has its own immunization policies which the states govern and regulate. All 50 states do require up-to-date vaccines to attend public schools, including many colleges and universities. There are, however, some exemptions granted, although, the governing of those regulations is not intense enough to justify the liberal use of them. Preventing a disease is a better option than treating one, as the cost is sometimes significantly more than financial. Not being properly vaccinated could result in the ultimate cost, death. Vaccinations policies vary worldwide. 100% vaccination rates are not needed to protect the vulnerable members of society, however those who have chosen not to vaccinate put those who have no option in danger. There are many health and social positives to vaccinations.
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Anyone who has spent some time in front of a television has seen the prescription drug campaigns over the last five years, and it is hard to miss that there are some risks that come with any vaccination or drug. However, the risks of vaccines are moderately low compared to the actual disease. Herd immunity creates natural barriers within people that shouldn 't be vaccinated when all those that should, and need to be vaccinated do so. Herd immunity states that if the majority of the population of an area is protected, then the disease has no way to grow. However, low vaccination rates open the door to disease and allow outbreaks, such as the recent measles in Disneyland, where approximately 147 cases were reported, with 131 being California residents. The outbreak is still affecting a small tight-knit Canadian community, with a very low vaccination rate. There are a majority of states that offer religious, health and most notably, a few offering undocumented philosophical reasoning to not being vaccinated. All of these reasons, regardless of how well founded they are, put a damper on the herd immunity and therefore, put other children at risk. Despite a parent 's prerogative not to immunize their child, these parents waive their right to have their child attend a public school. Many parents believe that the pros do not outweigh the cons when it comes to getting their child vaccinated. Even though there have been few incidences of the diseases vaccinations prevent, that does not mean there is no longer any danger. A nearly 100% preventative rate against the embattled diseases, is possible, although some parents believe the vaccinations are not a proven defense. They believe a conversion in hygiene and access to improved health care are the reasons for fewer occurrences, not the vaccinations themselves. There are also parents who believe other health concerns, such as autism, are caused by the anti-bodies in the vaccine. There is, however, no medical proof of such claims. The medical field is constantly creating new and improved vaccinations to protect society against harmful, and established diseases, as well as new strains that arise. Medical researchers work diligently alongside the political fields in all attempts to have the new vaccines implemented. Not only for use in the United States, but third world countries in desperate need of medical advances to help eradicate deathly diseases. The United States created and licensed two separate chicken pox vaccines in the mid 1990 's, with live viruses, that have had some adverse effects for many adults. These vaccines have reduced the amount of natural immunity to chicken pox which was a defense against shingles, and adults are contracting shingles at and epidemic rate. On the other hand just this week (July 24, 2015) after being tested and reviewed for nearly 30 years, a vaccine for malaria was approved to move forward for use on children. It will now be under review with the World Health Organization, allowing each country to make its own assessment on administering the vaccine. The future of vaccinations and the effects that will come from the anti-vaccination movement, will have a large impact on future health care. The United States does not currently require vaccinations for those people just coming to visit. Which begs the question why not? There was
Anyone who has spent some time in front of a television has seen the prescription drug campaigns over the last five years, and it is hard to miss that there are some risks that come with any vaccination or drug. However, the risks of vaccines are moderately low compared to the actual disease. Herd immunity creates natural barriers within people that shouldn 't be vaccinated when all those that should, and need to be vaccinated do so. Herd immunity states that if the majority of the population of an area is protected, then the disease has no way to grow. However, low vaccination rates open the door to disease and allow outbreaks, such as the recent measles in Disneyland, where approximately 147 cases were reported, with 131 being California residents. The outbreak is still affecting a small tight-knit Canadian community, with a very low vaccination rate. There are a majority of states that offer religious, health and most notably, a few offering undocumented philosophical reasoning to not being vaccinated. All of these reasons, regardless of how well founded they are, put a damper on the herd immunity and therefore, put other children at risk. Despite a parent 's prerogative not to immunize their child, these parents waive their right to have their child attend a public school. Many parents believe that the pros do not outweigh the cons when it comes to getting their child vaccinated. Even though there have been few incidences of the diseases vaccinations prevent, that does not mean there is no longer any danger. A nearly 100% preventative rate against the embattled diseases, is possible, although some parents believe the vaccinations are not a proven defense. They believe a conversion in hygiene and access to improved health care are the reasons for fewer occurrences, not the vaccinations themselves. There are also parents who believe other health concerns, such as autism, are caused by the anti-bodies in the vaccine. There is, however, no medical proof of such claims. The medical field is constantly creating new and improved vaccinations to protect society against harmful, and established diseases, as well as new strains that arise. Medical researchers work diligently alongside the political fields in all attempts to have the new vaccines implemented. Not only for use in the United States, but third world countries in desperate need of medical advances to help eradicate deathly diseases. The United States created and licensed two separate chicken pox vaccines in the mid 1990 's, with live viruses, that have had some adverse effects for many adults. These vaccines have reduced the amount of natural immunity to chicken pox which was a defense against shingles, and adults are contracting shingles at and epidemic rate. On the other hand just this week (July 24, 2015) after being tested and reviewed for nearly 30 years, a vaccine for malaria was approved to move forward for use on children. It will now be under review with the World Health Organization, allowing each country to make its own assessment on administering the vaccine. The future of vaccinations and the effects that will come from the anti-vaccination movement, will have a large impact on future health care. The United States does not currently require vaccinations for those people just coming to visit. Which begs the question why not? There was