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The purposes of this research paper are to evaluate the in-depth pros and cons of the use of vaccines in humans and animals around the world. A vaccine is a substance that is used to help humans and animals fight against pathogens and disease-causing germs (Konkel, 2017). Vaccinations can be both beneficial to saving human and animal lives and may also cause unwanted side effects and disabilities themselves (Fisher, 2017).
In 1796, a doctor named Edward Jenner created the first vaccine on humans, to stop the spread of smallpox disease. Small pox is a disease caused by the variola virus, symptoms include fever, rash of skin that can leave permanent scars, and even death (CDC, 2016). Vaccinations are delivery methods include injection, oral, …show more content…

Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis are a known side effect of many vaccines that are administered to humans. Anaphylaxis is a severe, multi-organ system reaction that can be life threatening. Anaphylaxis symptoms cause fever, swelling of throat and tongue, and shock. There are six types of vaccines that have caused anaphylaxis, including MMR, varicella zoster (chicken pox), influenza, hepatitis B, meningococcal, and tetanus containing vaccines. The varicella vaccine is known to cause the serious side effects in humans with immunodeficiencies, these side effects include infection after vaccination, pneumonia, encephalitis, and meningitis (Mercola, 2011). Equally important, the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine may cause seizures and short term joint …show more content…

In the past quarter century, vaccines have helped control the outbreak of many diseases, but have caused a spike in chronic brain inflammation and autism. 1 in 6 children have become developmentally delayed, and 1 in 150 have developed autism (Fisher B. , 2013). Autism can develop after the age of 1 or 2, the symptoms of autism include impaired social skills, difficulty responding to stimulation or talking, and have delayed or no speech (NAA, 2018). “Acute brain inflammation, whether it follows infectious disease or vaccination, can become chronic and result in various kinds of mild to severe neurological dysfunction manifested by learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, seizure disorders, autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities” (Fisher B. , 2009, p. 35). Furthermore, a mercury-based additive thimerosal is a dangerous ingredient found in many vaccines, this additive is used as a preservative (Kaplan, 2017). “Since the 1930s, vaccines have contained thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative that breaks down to ethyl mercury and thiosalicylate in the body. By some calculations, children given the usual schedule of vaccines containing thimerosal receive ethyl mercury in doses exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s guidelines for methylmercury, a known neurotoxicant” (Barrett,

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Those who oppose infant vaccinations believe that they cause a host of chronic, incurable, and life threatening diseases. To start off with the most debatable issue which is that mercury found in vaccines as a preservative leads to autistic spectrum disorders especially since it is given to infants at critical developing periods. According to a study, mercury levels are decreasing in the blood after being given the shot, thus believing that vaccines containing thimerosal which is an organomecury compound are safe to use (Pichichero et al, 2000). According to a more thorough study , mercury is not leaving the body or disappearing but traveling to the brain and turning into inorganic mercuric chloride (Burbacher et al, 2005).In the US, the commonness

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Thimerosal is an organomercury compound primarily used in vaccines and antiseptic medications. Thimerosal’s oligodynamic effect is how the chemical prevents the growth of bacteria at a wound site, and prevents bacterial contamination when doses are drawn from a multidose vial. The structure of the chemical features two ligands (the thiolate and the ethyl group) attached to a Hg atom. The chemical has become the subject of much controversy after many media platforms have given a voice to the anti-vaxxer movement, which demands that the compound be placed on the national banned chemical list by the DPS (Department of Public Safety), due to fears of Thimerosal causing autism and other brain development disorders . This document was written

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Introduction It’s natural to want to understand the potential risks of vaccination, especially when the benefits are invisible. But what are the reasons why they do not want to take risks with the vaccine. Body I. Vaccines have side effects A. Vaccines cause children to suffer Autism disease B. Severe allergic reactions C.

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The most serious effect is intussusceptions, a bowel obstruction that may require surgery C. Vaccination may be worse than the disease II. Vaccines contain toxic chemicals A. All vaccines contain preservative,

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Many people think they should not get themselves or their children vaccinated because of the side effects that could occur after receiving the vaccination. Side effects such as headache, fever, rash, redness, and tenderness at the site of the injection are all common side effects. However, there are more serious side effects that could require hospitalization, or result in death.

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 732,000 American children were saved from death and 322 million cases of childhood illnesses were prevented between 1994 and 2014 due to vaccination.” With these given statistics, Parents should be more than willing to vaccinate with all the lives saved in the years past. One main factor that makes the vaccines safe is the ingredients used. While used in large quantities, thimerosal, formaldehyde, and aluminum can be dangerous but scientist have lowered the dosage to a healthy form. Along with using safe ingredients, each vaccine has to be tested up to 10 years or more before they are licensed.

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The influenza pandemic was devastating among those infected and was responsible for the death of 675,000 Americans and 50 million people all over the world in 1918. As a result of this devastation, vaccines were formulated to prevent future outbreak of deadly and viral diseases, some becoming required by law. However, today many people have decided to boycott any form of vaccination whether it be for their children, or even their pets, due to the modern theory that they may weaken new immune systems. History has proven over time that vaccinations are absolutely effective in preventing dangerous strains of illnesses while saving countless lives since their creation and should be given to all children and at-risk adults.

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Which in includes the FDA who states that “Vaccines, as with all products regulated by FDA, undergo a rigorous review of laboratory and clinical data to ensure the safety, efficacy, purity and potency of these products” (“Vaccines”, 2015). A misconception of vaccinations is that children can develop autism from the ingredient thimerosal, and “on Aug. 27, 2010 the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled (3-0) that there is no link between vaccination and autism” (ProCon, 2015). Although there are rare cases of adverse reactions to the vaccines it “occurs in one per several hundred thousand to one per million vaccinations” (ProCon, 2015, para. 3), and for others they can’t be vaccinated for health reasons. For instance people with weak immunes system may face problems adjusting to vaccines, but also “includes those with food allergies may also be unable to receive vaccines that include certain ingredients” (“Mandatory Vaccination”, 2015). Since there is a group that cannot be safely vaccinated for medical reasons, it is essential that those who can be vaccinated are in order to protect those who cannot.

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Vaccines are made up of viruses or bacteria that have been killed or weakened, also known as an antigen, that try to make our antibodies which are called upon by lymphocytes, fight off the virus or bacteria that was placed into the body. But sometimes the antibodies don’t win the fight… Vaccinations use immunisation to prevent infectious diseases by using our bodies natural defence mechanism and if the body can fight off the infectious disease the body will build a resistance to the specific injection. But the rate of immunisation is dropping and the vaccinations are no longer working and this is unfavorable because when the antibodies can’t fight off the injection of the whooping cough, for example, the child then gets the whooping cough. Childhood vaccinations can have an important non-health related types consequences for the children 's well being like, their school attendance, physical growth, and cognitive ability. Some schools will not allow the child into the school if they do not receive certain shots.

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Many people may think that vaccination is a bad thing, that instead of preventing it causes illness, that is not natural. Natural or not, there are many reasons as to why we should vaccinate us and the younger generation. Most of the time children don’t like vaccination because it hurt, but is the responsibility of a parent to seek the wellbeing of his or her child. Vaccination it’s a preventive measure of various diseases. Unfortunately, things like the anti-vaccination movement, the misinformation on the Internet, and the believe that vaccination causes more damage than is worth, have led our society to think that it’s right not to vaccinate.

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Unfortunately, the anti-vaccination movement is becoming increasingly popular due to individuals’ unfounded fears and imagined consequences associated with the idea of purposely inserting a disease into one’s body. However, despite one’s beliefs, vaccines are essential not only to a person’s well-being, but to the health of those around them. Mandatory vaccinations do not cause autism; rather, they save lives while upholding values of

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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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