Among this research are claims and viewpoints of both for and against from a large range of reputable people. To make an informed choice is not simple and the Immunisation Awareness Society (IAS) says “Unfortunately the issue is complex and it is not a simple task to become informed.” which I agree is definitely the case. Alan Phillips (2003) argues against vaccinations commenting “These seemingly rock-solid assumptions are directly contradicted by government statistics, medical studies, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control reports, and reputable research scientists from around the world”, which is what makes this issue so controversial. A quote from Professor Gordon Steward, Department of Community Medicine, University of Glasgow, “I can not see how it is justifiable to promote mass vaccination of children everywhere against diseases which are generally mild, which confer lasting …show more content…
The public has been let down because the proper studies have not been done.” (Lorraine Fraser, Medical Correspondent, 2002) From this article there are multiple powerful, anti vaccine statement from Dr Jefferson about the inner industry view behind vaccinations. These people are just a small representation of many qualified people out there that also have a view against vaccination. However there are also many people that preach positively of vaccination programs and conversely claim, “Immunizations are simply one of the greatest public-health achievements," claims Mary Glodé, M.D, Professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado in Denver. According to Pro-Vaccines (2015) “For society to improve its health, it must rely on vaccinations. There are substantial benefits from being immunization, especially when all are