1. BY: AMANDA GODFREY SOCIOLOGY 1010 The Great Vaccination Debate

2. Vaccination Means of producing immunity against pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, by the introduction of live, killed, or altered antigens that stimulate the body to produce antibodies against more dangerous forms.

3. Vaccination Pros and Cons PROSCONS Vaccines Save LivesPossible Adverse Reactions Among Most Effective Tools for Preventing Infectious Diseases and their Complications Possible Link Between Vaccinations and Occurrence of Autism Highly Regulated for Quality and Effectiveness Not 100% Effective

4. When to Vaccinate (Up to 18 Months of Age) Vaccine(s)Age DTaP, Hib, PCV, Polio, RV, HepB2 Months DTaP, Hib, PCV, Polio, RV, HepB4 Months DTaP, Hib, PCV, Polio, RV, HepB6 Months DTaP, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, HepA12 Months HepA18 Months FluEvery Year After 6 Months Repeated Vaccines are Boosters

5. Who is Choosing Not to Vaccinate? Many Parents who Prefer a “Holistic” Approach to Health Care

6. Why? Fear of the Vaccine Causing their Child Harm Fear of Adverse Reactions Fear of a Purported Link Between Vaccines and Autism Lack of Proper Education Regarding Vaccines Minimal Concern for Risk of Contracting a Disease and the Side Effects Thereof Because Enough Other People are Immunized so They or Their Children Don’t Need to be Religious Beliefs

7. What are the Risks? Contraction of a Serious or Deadly Disease Spreading a Contracted Disease to a Child Who is too Young to Receive a Vaccination Diseases That Were Thought to be Eradicated Can Make a Comeback if too Many People Stop Vaccinating Against it Parents Purchasing Lollipops or Similar Items Via the Internet Which are Purported to Have Been Licked by Children with a Disease They Want Their Child to Build a “Natural” Immunity to Death by or Permanent Complications of a Disease

8. How Does this Affect Me? Those choosing not to vaccinate their children can place both myself and my child at risk. Diseases Can Make a Comeback if Enough People Stop Immunizing Against Them

9. Reflections What did I learn?  I learned that not only are vaccinations important for the health and safety of my own child, but also for the health and safety of society as a whole. How will I use this information?  I will use this information to ensure that I am appropriately vaccinating my child, and to educate others who may not know the importance of vaccinations.

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