The most prominent argument against immunization is found in their safety, but, if the facts are examined carefully one can understand that these statements rest on incorrect assumptions. The thorough Federal Drug Association testing process each drug has to withstand leaves very little chance for serious repercussions. In addition, inoculation remains vital to society because vaccines prevent the mass spread of disease through “herd immunity”, the majority of people in a community being immune. Not only does vaccination protect humanity at the current moment, but continued inoculation can and will build a safer, healthier future society. Current and past progress has made this prospect a reality, already showing signs of eliminating diseases that used to plague humankind. So, the question remains: why vaccinate? Vaccinate to protect more than just the individual in the here and now. Vaccinate to protect the