Vaccinating children against preventable diseases is not only unnecessary but also dangerous. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In today's world of modernization, a section of people suggests that vaccination is completely unnecessary and dangerous, whereas another group argues against
this
. I firmly believe that vaccinating children can save lives and reduce the prevalence of many preventable diseases. Through this
essay, I would like to support my arguments by talking about various advantages which easily outnumber the limitations of immunization.
I would like to highlight 2 key points in favour of vaccination. Firstly
, studies suggest that antibodies that are formed inside a child's body improves his/her ability to fight against many avoidable causes of early childhood death. For example
, vaccines have successfully eradicated deadly infections like polio and small pox. This
was achieved with the help of immunizing everybody, including infants against these ailments. Secondly
, children are born with practically no antibodies. Therefore
, they can acquire any communicable illness throughout their childhood making them sicker and weaker. Hence
, injecting the child with these weaker bacteria or viruses can boost their chances of not falling sick easily. Thirdly
, some forms of immunity can also
be provided in forms of vitamin A or vitamin D. Thus
, these vitamins prevent deficiencies during the growth of kids and adolescents.
It is a known fact that no form of science can ever be perfect. There are 2 reasons why I agree with those who discourage the use of vaccines. Primarily, these injections are associated with a few side effects. Some of these adverse effects can be potentially harmful. For instance
, a tetanus shot can cause serious amounts of pain and swelling at the site where it is given. Dangerous side effects such
as, seizures have been observed in infants given a pertussis vaccine. Furthermore
, many of these preventable diseases do not exist in the western world anymore. As a result
, some might discourage the use of these vaccinations considering the risks they might pose.
In conclusion, vaccination rightly showcases the saying, " It is better to be safe, than sorry." I strongly feel that imparting artificial immunity should surely be promoted after taking into account the fact that a life can be saved even if it involves a minor risk of inflicting pain. The government should create more awareness regarding the huge benefits of avoiding common illnesses through this
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