Many people argue that vaccines should be required for all children, but others argue that it should be a choice. No U.S. laws require vaccinations, but all 50 states mandate vaccines for children entering public schools. So, should vaccines be required for all children?
All children in the United States should have to receive vaccinations for many reasons. Although many say it should be a choice to be vaccinated, others strongly disagree. Vaccines can save lives and prevent diseases. Not only will they help the child receiving the vaccine but it will help the public by preventing illnesses to be spread. It is also extremely rare for there to be any sort of reaction to a vaccination. According to Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent and practicing neurosurgeon, "You are 100 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to have a serious allergic reaction to the vaccine that protects you against measles.” Based on studies, there is a very small chance of getting any sort of reaction from vaccines. Receiving vaccinations can also save money and time. Vaccinations take up less time than saying home from work and watching your ill child, sitting in a hospital room or even having a disability. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act allow many vaccines to be available to children and adults without copay, so there is no reason for anyone to not receive a vaccination because of money issues. Overall, having your child receive all vaccinations is a smart and safe route to take.
Medical vaccines should not be required for any child in the U.S. Many people argue that it should be the guardian of the children’s choice on whether the vaccine is needed. All people in a free society should make their own decisions on their bodies. There are many reasons vaccines are good for you and bad for you. Many serious and fatal side effects come from vaccinations. All vaccines carry a risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the Centers of Disease Control. By forcing children to get vaccinations it could put more people in risk. There are many different factors that affect the decision if vaccinations should be necessary. Lots of religions oppose any sort of vaccines and the government is not allowed to make laws that go against citizen’s religions. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Not only is forcing children to get vaccines unreasonable, it’s also unconstitutional. Vaccinations are also unnatural and can contain substances many people find immoral. Undergoing an infection is a natural process, yet vaccinations are artificial which may petrify people. Overall, vaccinations should not be mandatory or be forced upon children in the United States.
There are many pros and cons to vaccines but it cannot be decided upon yet. This argument has and will continue to be a topic of discussion in America. So, should vaccinations be mandatory for every child in The United States or should it simply be a choice?
All children in the United States should have to receive vaccinations for many reasons. Although many say it should be a choice to be vaccinated, others strongly disagree. Vaccines can save lives and prevent diseases. Not only will they help the child receiving the vaccine but it will help the public by preventing illnesses to be spread. It is also extremely rare for there to be any sort of reaction to a vaccination. According to Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent and practicing neurosurgeon, "You are 100 times more likely to be struck by lightning than to have a serious allergic reaction to the vaccine that protects you against measles.” Based on studies, there is a very small chance of getting any sort of reaction from vaccines. Receiving vaccinations can also save money and time. Vaccinations take up less time than saying home from work and watching your ill child, sitting in a hospital room or even having a disability. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act allow many vaccines to be available to children and adults without copay, so there is no reason for anyone to not receive a vaccination because of money issues. Overall, having your child receive all vaccinations is a smart and safe route to take.
Medical vaccines should not be required for any child in the U.S. Many people argue that it should be the guardian of the children’s choice on whether the vaccine is needed. All people in a free society should make their own decisions on their bodies. There are many reasons vaccines are good for you and bad for you. Many serious and fatal side effects come from vaccinations. All vaccines carry a risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the Centers of Disease Control. By forcing children to get vaccinations it could put more people in risk. There are many different factors that affect the decision if vaccinations should be necessary. Lots of religions oppose any sort of vaccines and the government is not allowed to make laws that go against citizen’s religions. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Not only is forcing children to get vaccines unreasonable, it’s also unconstitutional. Vaccinations are also unnatural and can contain substances many people find immoral. Undergoing an infection is a natural process, yet vaccinations are artificial which may petrify people. Overall, vaccinations should not be mandatory or be forced upon children in the United States.
There are many pros and cons to vaccines but it cannot be decided upon yet. This argument has and will continue to be a topic of discussion in America. So, should vaccinations be mandatory for every child in The United States or should it simply be a choice?