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Analysis Of The Chickenpox Vaccine

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There is Little Reason to Be Chicken of the Chickenpox Vaccine How can a virus with the name Chickenpox seem threatening? Years ago having Chickenpox turned into a play date for neighborhood children who had not been exposed to the virus. At eight years old I had developed a rash covering my entire body. Instead of people keeping their children away they asked to bring them over. After several days passed, they also became covered in the same rash. Today the thought of purposely expose a child to any illness seems outrageous. Luckily a vaccine is available to prevent Chickenpox. Considering risk, cost, and current cases, it is beneficial to vaccinate with the Varicella vaccine. Chickenpox is a virus known as varicella-zoster. …show more content…

Varivax vaccine should not be administered to anyone which has a history of life threatening allergic reaction to gelatin or Neomycin antibiotic (CDC). Studies has not been concluded on the effects Varivax cause to an unborn fetus, therefor it is also contraindicated for women that are pregnant or who may become pregnant within 30 days after receiving the vaccine (WHO/OMS). Those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, getting cancer treatment or taking medication affecting the immune system should first discuss this with a physician before receiving the vaccine (CDC). A weaker immune system could increase the risk for a severe reaction from the Varivax …show more content…

One reason they choose not to vaccinate is because they question the safety of vaccines. Early vaccines used mercury as a preservative which was later discovered to increase the risk for autism. It is also believed by skeptics that a portion of proceeds from vaccines goes to pay families who has become victims of an adverse effect from vaccines. Others also believe the risk of disease is less likely than an adverse effect from vaccines. Rather than vaccinating against the chickenpox virus, some parents are choosing to participate in what is called a chickenpox party. Once a known case of chickenpox has developed within the group they host a gathering exposing themselves and children to the virus in hopes to developing the virus. It has also been found that some people has mailed materials with the virus on it, which is federal offense since involving the U.S. postal services, and can result in legal

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Smallpox was the most serious poxvirus disease in humans, caused by Variola virus (VARV). It was spread by inhalational exposure of oral, nasal or pharyngeal droplets that contained the virus and initially caused influenza like symptoms such as fever of at least 38.3°C, muscle pain, malaise, headache and prostration. After 10-14 days incubation the classic poxvirus rash would appear on the face, all four limbs, mucous membranes of the mouth, tongue, palate and throat. When visible lesions first observed, temperature falls to near normal, and the lesions rapidly enlarged and ruptured, developing from macules to papules and eventually pustules that dried up and crusted over by 14 to 16 days if the patient survived. By day 16-20, scabs would form

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Amy goes on to explain why she is trying to persuade her readers to follow through with getting their children vaccinated for the sickness. The article begins with Hughes telling her story about her and her family’s previous encounter with the chickenpox. In Amy’s early years vaccinations for chickenpox did not exist. Fortunately when she had her children in the 1990’s the vaccination had come about.

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Although Chickenpox outbreaks are scarce, during the 1800s- 1900s Chickenpox outbreaks were a prevailing issue. “….an extremely contagious viral disease (Funk/Wagnalls 1)....which most people have only once, is rarely a dangerous disease in otherwise healthy children. It can be life-threatening (Funk/ Wagnalls 1)...” Although Chickenpox killed and infected hundreds of people, many beneficial things came out of it Such as the vaccine, known as Gamma Globulin, which can help people suffering from Chickenpox and Hepatitis. Gamma Globulin wasn’t introduced until the late 1900s- years after some of the biggest Chicken Pox epidemics were over.

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Also stated in the article from vaccines.gov, “ Vaccines are only given to children after a long and careful review by scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Vaccines will involve some discomfort and may cause pain, redness, or tenderness at the site of injection but this is minimal compared to the pain, discomfort, and trauma of the diseases these vaccines prevent.” Before vaccines can even be given to hospitals they have to be examined by scientists and specialists to make sure they are safe for children. Also vaccines have to be passed through certain health department before they are able to be sent out to hospitals to have children receive them. There are many different organizations and departments that make sure children can receive vaccines.

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