Vaccinations: Making An Informed Choice

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines a proposed public health education program addressing the proposed link between autism and vaccines. The paper explains how this program will seek to educate concerned parents and community members about both sides of the issue so that parents may make an informed decision about their children's welfare. The paper identifies the target audience and the program's evaluation.

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Abstract
History of Vaccinations and Controversy Including Literature Review
Program Implementation And Target Audience
Evaluation

From the Paper:

"Since the 1700s, doctors and medical practitioners have explored the use of vaccines in preventing contagious diseases. Currently, vaccinations have become a staple of modern medicine, and they exist in many forms--preventing diseases from mumps to Human Papillomavirus. While some have become major proponents of vaccinations, the concept still brings controversy. Primarily speaking out against childhood vaccination, many have become opponents of the practice, suggesting the side effects of the procedure nullify its intentions. While these controversies have always existed, a proposed link between Autism and vaccines have thrown the issue into the spot light. For this reason, parents who would have allowed their children to become vaccinated are questioning the procedure, and seeking relevant, comprehensive, and unbiased information about the issue."

Sample of Sources Used:

• DeStefano, Frank, Mullooly, John, Okoro, Catherine, Chen, Robert T., Marcy, S. Michael, Ward, Joel I. et a. (2001). Childhood Vaccinations, Vaccination Timing, and Risk of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Pediatrics 108 (6), 112.
• Life-Cycle of an Immunization Program. (April 20, 2007). Retrieved August 14, 2008, from The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/life-cycle.htm
• Madsen, Meldgaard, Haviid, Anders, Vestergaard, Morgens, Schendel, Diana, Wohlfahrt, Jan, Thorsen, Poul, et al. A Population-Based Study of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. The New England Journal of Medicine. 347 (19).Vaccination and Autism.
• Smallpox Vaccine. (2005). Retrieved August 14, 2008, from North Dakota Department of Health Web Site: http://www.health.state.nd.us/EPR/Public/viral/Vaccinations1.htm
• Vaccine Safety and Adverse Effects. (July 22, 2007). Retrieved August 14, 2008, from The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/safety/default.htm

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