The Value of Vaccinations

THE VALUE OF VACCINATIONS Immunizations Internationally According to WHO (World Health Organization), vaccinations have been a global benefit in the following ways: Vaccinations prevent 2-3 million deaths each year Vaccinations helped drop the measles mortality rate by Vaccinations have decreased the number of polio cases by 74% in the past ten years 99% over the past 12 years Immunizations in the U.S. Life-threatening disease is not something we're often concerned about in the U.S. because it is so rare. But would it stay that way if we stopped supporting vaccinations? The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that children receive a total of 10 vaccines (28 doses) before age 6. 88.9% of parents vaccinate their children according to the CDC recommended schedule While there are no federal laws that make vaccinations mandatory, all 50 states require vaccinations for children to enter public school (with some exemptions). Religious exemptions are permitted in Note: Effective July 1, 2016 California public and private schools will not accept any exemptions 48 states (excluding Mississippi and West Virginia) Philosophical exemptions are permitted in 19 states CON: PRO: Over the past 20 years 30.000 cases of adverse vaccinations saved an estimated reactions to vaccinations are reported annually (600,000 over 20 years) 732,000 u.s. children from death and 322 million from illness PROS VS. CONS o Yet only 10-15% of those classified as "serious" (result in permanent disability, hospitalization, life-threatening illness, or death) o That's 10x the amount of life saving cases compared to cases with adverse effects O Totaling 60,000 to 90,000 serious adverse reactions over 20 years Vaccinations have proven to be the safest, most successful, and most cost-effective way to safeguard our population from disease. Vaccines Recommended for Your Child Before Age 6 Нерв RV Prevents Hepatitis B Prevents Rotavirus Spread through bodily fluids Spread by contact with infected stool on hands, diapers, objects (toys, doorknobs, changing tables) Diphtheria: Spread through the air and direct contact with someone who's infected DTAP Tetanus: Spread through open wounds Prevents Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Spread through the air and direct contact with someone who's infected (Whooping Cough) Hib PCV13 IPV Prevents Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Prevents Pneumococcal Disease Prevents Polio Spread through the air and direct contact with someone Spread through the air and direct contact Spread through the air, direct contact with someone who's infected, and through oral/nasal secretions who's infected with someone who's infected Flu MMR Varicella Prevents Chickenpox Prevents Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Prevents Influenza Spread through the air and direct contact with All are spread through the air and direct contact with Spread through the air and direct contact someone who's infected someone who's infected with someone who's infected Hepatitis A Spread through direct contact with someone who's infected or contaminated food or water Prevents Hepatitis A Apps for Tracking Your Child's Immunizations iVaccine 48 O 3:28 PM Features: • Vaccine descriptions , • Immunization tracking capabilities • Personalized alerts Available in the Google Play Store Offered by JaguArt Medical • Baby-specific vaccine information Shots Immunizations 48 ll © 3:28 PM Features: Shots • Vaccine descriptions, risk indicators, adverse reactions, O brand names, and more Immunizations A complete list of the CDC vaccine schedules (for all ages) • Commentary from immunization experts Available in the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store Offered by the Group on Immunization Education of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine CDC Vaccine Schedules OO 3:28 PM Features: • CDC vaccine schedules (for all ages) CDC • Immunization expert footnotes Offered by the Centers Available in the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store for Disease Control and Prevention Geared toward healthcare professionals, but helpful for everyone Brought to you by Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance | www.wirelesslifesciences.org Resources: http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/immunization/facts/en/index2.html https://www.nphic.org/niam-toolkit http://vaccines.procon.org/ http://www.immunize.org/resources/apps.asp http://www.onenewsnow.com/legal-courts/2015/07/05/ca-gov-no-conscience-exemption-for-forced-child-vaccines