Question

(microbiology) childhood immunizations programs have resulted in the successful global eradication of small pox in nature. and have greatly reduced the incidence of several other inportant childhoold diseases. as we continue well into the 21st century, many parents of young children are refusing vaccines. what are the pros and cons of this decision? discuss the individual versus the public health consequences and benefits of this trend. be specific and factual in your answer

Answer 1

Pros

There are lot of panel of vaccines have come for so many diseases nowadays. If we follow everything, then we need to get vaccinated for many diseases. This would definitely affect our innate and adaptive immune system. Olden days also people survived without these vaccines. Continuous vaccination may give a chance to the pathogen to get mutated with its antigenic specifity. Then, we need to find another novel vaccine.

Cons

Small pox and polio were such big tragedies we wiped off from this planet with the aid of these vaccines only. It helped us from saving our precious lives from such life threatening diseases. Therefore, development of vaccine and getting vaccinated for some important diseases will help to live healthily.