Argumentative Essay On Vaccination

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head circumference changes that are either fundamentally different from those of or absent in children with autism.” (Gerber, Offit)
The third hypothesis deals with having children getting too much vaccines, as the article says “The most prominent theory suggests that the simultaneous administration of multiple vaccines overwhelm or weakens the immune system and creates an interaction with the nervous system that triggers autism in a susceptible host”. (Gerber, Offit) The problem with this hypothesis is that vaccination does not affect the immune system in a clinically relevant manner because; No studies have compared the treatment of autism in vaccinated, unvaccinated, or alternatively vaccinated children (i.e., schedules that spread out vaccines, avoid combination vaccines, or include only selected vaccines).
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Sun shows what pediatricians feel about this debate. Parents who don’t want to vaccinate their children are asking their doctors to choose a side. Which leads many pediatricians to choose vaccines therefore, rejecting the families who don’t believe in vaccinations, “Doctors are finding that having a dismissal policy “forces the tough discussion” with families, and that, in turn, can often change minds,” (Sun) and also “When you draw this line in the sand — vaccinate or get out — they realize how seriously we feel about it that we’re willing to sacrifice our patients and revenue.”(Sun) This to me puts in perspective of not only the future of our health if this debate persists but of our future children. I don’t have children yet, but if I one day do I would want what is best for them and vaccinations have great benefits. This debate has made me realize that it depends on the parent to raise their child. This to me means the child's health is a priority that should be taken seriously and doctors should explain this to the parent. They should explain why vaccines