The individual has the right to refuse vaccination. But how does that effect the society the individual lives in? How does this refusal effect the healthcare provider that is trained to nurture and care for life? Is it right to force vaccination on someone? These are all ethical questions raised by the individuals chose for or against vaccinations. Vaccination is a safeguard for not just the individual, but also the vulnerable members of society. If vaccinations are so important for both the individual and society, why would anyone choose to forego vaccination? Could technology and a diverse population play a role in refusal of vaccination? These are all ethical questions raised by the individuals chose to forego vaccination. What, if anything …show more content…
They include Egoism, Virtue Ethics, Deontology, Consequentialism, and Utilitarianism. People often combined the principles to come to a good decision. In this discussion Utilitarianism is utilized. Utilitarianism is defined as “one should act so as to do the greatest good for the greatest number” (Baillie, et al, 2012, p. 4). From this perspective, the healthcare provider has to weigh the right of the individual’s autonomy, and the right of society to be safe. Utilitarianism would require the doctor to do everything in their power to get the patient to agree to vaccination. To do this the healthcare provider would try and educate the patient about the possible (very rear) side effects associated with vaccination. Then inform the patient of the very real risks associated with forgoing vaccinations. Along with providing the patient with places to find their own reliable information (i.e. CDC, Health department). It is also vital that the healthcare professional understand the many reasons the individual is forgoing vaccination. Once this information is known, the healthcare professional can work with other minds of the field to look for other ways to persuade the individual to be vaccinated. Not just for their good, but for the good of everyone. However, in the end if after the patient has been fully informed of all the facts relating to vaccination, they still choose to forgo vaccination the doctor must comply. However, before they comply they would exhaust all the resources available to persuade the patent to do what is in the best interest of not only the patient, but the entire society. As I said there is no clear-cut answer. The best solution is to get everyone involved taking about the problem. While it is not possible to completely satisfy all parties involved, it is possible to strike a balance between all the interested
“Vaccinations are causing a major upsurge in childhood diseases, adult maladies, and even deadly ailments such as Gulf War Syndrome and Lou Gehrig’s disease” (Blaylock). Every now and then an individual’s doctor calls telling them about the latest vaccine they should receive. The person immediately schedules a time to come in and get it done. But do they even give a second thought about it? Have they ever thought that maybe they do not need another vaccination? Many people have not taken the time to seriously think about the process of immunization. The truth is, there are many dangers that the average person should be unaware of. Rarely do vaccines actually accomplish what the public has been told. In fact, a lot of vaccines contain harmful substances that have been linked to disorders such as autism. The lack of education and dishonesty from doctors are putting people in danger of health problems without even realizing. Many parents feel obligated for their children to get vaccinated because of school, not knowing they have the alternative option of refusing immunization.
America looks at disease as a war. Illness is the enemy, vaccinations are the weapons, and the unfortunate cost is that some innocent civilians may lose their lives. A vaccine is a substance used to provide immunity against a disease. In some cases, vaccines have done more harm than good. Ignoring this fact, vaccines are mandatory in every state, and some states are trying to take away the parent’s right to deny them. The disadvantages, diseases, and disabilities caused by vaccines justify the parent’s right to decide against the risk of vaccination.
My Audience will know the Importance of Immunizations I. INTRODUCTION The Importance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases A. ATTENTION GETTER “Fact Texas is ranked last in Immunization coverage rates among the 50 states” B. ESTABLISH THEME Un immunized kids are starting to become a risk factor in our Texas school, to a point where they are starting to exclude students from school activities. C. CREDIBILITY I speak from first hand knowledge, not only am I faced with these problems on a day to day basis, my daughter was diagnosed with pertussis from an un immunized contact person, so I know the importance of immunizations.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 732,000 children were saved and 322 million cases of childhood illnesses were prevented between 1994 and 2014 due to parents preventative vaccinations. (Vaccines 1). With 732,00 children saved from death and illness there should be no question on whether parents should vaccinate their children. Vaccines are an important part of saving children’s lives, all parents should get their children vaccinated, this prevents their child from catching diseases and passing it on to other children and adults, some parents fear that vaccinations can cause autism when there is no scientific evidence; vaccines are safe in the amount used.
In the meantime, the use of vaccination is very serious because it helps kill disease. Vaccinations are healthy for you because they can save children’s lives. It can protect the future generations from catching the diseases we still have to this day. The diseases we have can kill many babies and children because our bodies aren’t immune to it. When we are adults we are most likely to be immune to it that little kids and babies. Vaccinations are important to a lot of humans in the world. Vaccinations are the key to at least 98% of people fighting diseases and many many people have lived thru deadly diseases with the correct vaccinations in their system and at the right times.
If we take a look at the ethical views in the United States in regards to vaccination policies, you will then find that individuals and communities disagree with the opposed mandates due to their religious or philosophical beliefs that conflict with the vaccinations being administered. Therefore, we have two opposing viewpoints that often times conflict with one another. Let’s take a deeper look at how vaccinations actually started. The first school vaccination requirements were enacted in the 1850’s to prevent smallpox. Later Federal and State effort were made to eradicate measles in the 1960’s and 1970’s. By the 90’s, all 50
Vaccines must additionally be re-evaluated, for the adjuvants used in them can be harmful. In almost every vaccine, a form of aluminum is used as an adjuvant. Aluminum is used because it is causes the body to react quicker to the inactive virus in the vaccine (ProCon, 2016). This helps the body to react quicker to the vaccine and build antibodies faster. However, in recent studies, Aluminum has been discovered to have health effects on humans (ProCon, 2016). Aluminum is not used by the body such as other metals like Calcium or Potassium. When aluminum is in the bloodstream, it concentrates in the brain and substitutes for other important metals such as potassium and magnesium. As it serves no purpose to and does not benefit the human body,
Why Students are not seeing dangers lurking when it comes to sickness. Diseases and bacteria are everywhere that can be the difference between life or death. But, what if I was to tell you that if you get were vaccinated this chance would be less likely to occur? I stand that it is important for students to be vaccinated because when they get sick, their peers around them are at risk! Being vaccinated is important to your overall health such as, diet and exercise. What students who are not vaccinated don’t realize is that vaccine-preventable diseases haven’t gone away.
By relinquishing the right of adults to choose whether they get vaccinated or not, the government is devaluing the individual, in essence, the government is putting the collective ahead of the group, this concept is a key foundation in democratic centralism, better known as Communism. Individual rights was a huge basis on the foundation of the US(US Constitution), denying the rights of the individuals to chooses whether they get or not, breaks this foundation(Darrell). Requiring vaccination also brings many issues into play, such as making the time to take all the vaccinations, and many vaccinations can’t be taken all at once, and this results in them breaking their normal schedule. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, a former ophthalmologist, agrees while vaccines are a wondrous thing, but freedom should not be compromised in the sake of universal vaccination(Rand
I find it very important to get vaccinated against viruses and diseases, it is an important part of a healthy living. There are many different reasons in order to become vaccinated. It helps keep your body and the body of those around you happy and healthy. Reasons to be vaccinated include: vaccinations are very safe and effective, vaccinations protect others you care about, and vaccinations can protect future generations.
Vaccines are routinely given to people from childhood onwards to provide active acquired immunity and protection against common diseases. Their ingredients are reported to be safe by pharmaceutical companies and the New Zealand ministry of health (2012) states that vaccines help prevent diseases in New Zealand (NZ) such as the measles. Despite this many parents have formed what is known as the anti-vaccination communities for a variety of reasons to refuse routine and mandated vaccinations for their children. Ethical factors arise whether it is right to differ or refuse vaccinations, is it unethical to pressure parents to vaccinate their children. The ethical factors such as ideological opposition, freedom of choice and uncertainty are factors
One of many arguments toward this topic is human rights. It is the people’s choices as to whether or not they would like to receive vaccinations as it is a basic human right therefore, people should not be forced to receive vaccinations. People are capable of making their own decisions and so they should be able to. Some work places and schools don’t allow people who are unvaccinated to attend. The individual’s rights would be breached if they are refused jobs, benefits in terms of welfare or places in schools as it is a form of discrimination. A common belief many people have is that vaccinations are linked to autism. Research has discovered that several vaccines do in fact, contain harmful ingredients. Thimerosal (thiomersal) is a mercury compound used to preserve vaccines and prevent contamination of multi-dose of vaccines. Mercury causes neurological damage which raises concerns amongst the people, especially parents. A study by Freed et al in 2010, proved that one in five parents continue to believe that vaccinations are somehow linked to autism even though a majority of research says otherwise. An example of an ingredient in vaccine that has negative effects is gelatine. Gelatine is acquired from the collagen inside animals’ skin and bones and injecting it creates a risk of infection from synthetic growth hormones and BSE infectivity. Another consequence of compulsory vaccination is the allergy reactions to certain ingredients a person may have. Compulsory vaccinations would require people to provide proof of their allergies and if there is none, they are obligated to receive vaccinations. Some allergy reactions to vaccines may be severe. It is unfair to put a person’s life or health at risk simply because they were forced to accept vaccinations. Making decisions about vaccinations should be an individual’s choice as
Vaccination was invented with the intention to create a worldwide immunity to a particular disease and has been recognised as one of the most successful public health programs used to prevent diseases. Its success has been shown as it has the ability to help contribute to human health, for example the once very common disease Smallpox that took the lives of more than 300 million people in the 20th century, this kept happening until in 1796 the scientists Edward Jenner developed a vaccination for Smallpox that when used on a world wide scale was a huge success. This success lead to the WHO being able to declare that it had been eradicated from the population in 1979. As this eradication was declared it would have helped to improve the population’s
Immunizations have been created to keep children and adults safe and healthy. They are recommended to begin early in life when they are the most vulnerable and to keep them from being exposed to something life-threatening. You can find a schedule of immunizations relating to the age of the children by viewing the CDC website or asking your physicians office.
Vaccinations, or vaccines for short, are injections that deliver a living attenuated organism into a person’s body. Children are very important to the continued welfare of humankind, and thusly, their well-being is of heightened importance. Vaccinations have a significant impact on an individual’s health, and children are not excluded from the benefits of vacations. It is of utmost importance that children are provided with the chance to a healthy future. Due to underdeveloped immunosuppressant systems, children are vulnerable to diseases that adults are typically resistant to, as their immune systems have had many years to evolve and grow in strength. Vaccines help children gain considerable resistances to diseases that would otherwise cause serious health problems. When used throughout the entirely of a population, vaccines have the potential to eliminate the possibility of contracting specific diseases.