According to Groark & Song (2012), "although vaccinations carry some risks and possible side effects, a child is generally at much greater risk for illness, which could be deadly, if the child is not vaccinated" (Section 6.4). The short and long-term side effects of vaccines have been receiving more and more attention. For this discussion, review both sides of the vaccine debate by reading "Safety & Prevention: How Safe are Vaccines?" from American Academy of Pediatrics and "KNOW...The Vaccine Controversy" from Vaccine Awareness of North Florida. Using these articles as well as information from Chapter 6, construct an argument either in favor of or against the use of vaccines based on the following:
If your birthday falls between January and June: Argue for vaccines
If your birthday falls between July and December: Argue against vaccines
Be sure to support your stance with reference to at least one additional source (and include an APA-formatted reference for that source). Your discussion post should be at least 200 words in length.Required Text
1. Health and Nutrition of Children:
a. Chapter 5: Promotion of Health and Wellness
b. Chapter 6: Managing Infectious Diseases
Groark, C., J. & Song, L., A. (2012). Health and Nutrition of Children, Bridgepoint Education, Inc. San Diego: CA.
1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2013). Safety & prevention: How safe are vaccines? Healthychildren.org.
Retrieved from http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/How-Safe-are-Vaccines.aspx
- This article from the AAP addresses recent criticism of vaccines.
2. Vaccine Awareness of North Florida, Inc. (2010). KNOW...The vaccine controversy. K.N.O.W. Vaccines.
Retrieved from http://www.know-vaccines.org/?page_id=456
- The mission of K.N.O.W. Vaccines is to promote public awareness of the fundamental issues concerning the vaccination controversy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Immunization schedules. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
Learn about vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)