Thursday, July 10, 2014

week 2 immunizations


 The health topic I chose was immunization due to the seriousness of vaccine-preventable diseases that may still occur. Unfortunately, some babies are too young to be completely vaccinated and some people may not be able to receive vaccinations due to allergies, illness, weakened immune systems, or other reasons. To help keep these individuals safe, it is important that our children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized. This not only protects our families, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to friends and loved ones. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be kept out of schools or daycare facilities. A prolonged illness can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills, or long-term disability care.

 

 

 It is reported that vaccines in the country of Europe varies. This country is stated to still have wide spread measles (Lancet infectious disease).Despite the proven safety and efficacy of vaccines, common vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles are not yet controlled in all European countries. This is largely due to three factors. First, vaccination systems differ widely throughout Europe and they vary between highly centralized and totally decentralized systems.

 

The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 103 - 108, February 2003

 

2 comments:

  1. Immunizations are very important. In opinion I think all kids should be immunized if they are healthy. Researchers have argued that immunizations causes ADHD. In order for kids to go to school they need to immunized. Immunizations are covered by insurance plans and Medicaid, so there should not be an excuse to have kids immunized. This is a topic that is very important and has been a major issue.

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  2. While we are all aware of the importance of immunization a, what can we do globally to ensure child receive the vaccines they need? And how in the process can we be culturally sensitive

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