Immunization Research Paper

The Amish do not give their children immunizations, and in the majority of amish communities, autism is nearly nonexistent. Immunization is a process by which a person is made immune to an infectious disease typically by the use of a vaccine. This sounds like a good thing, right? Well there is a chance that these vaccines could be leading to forms of mental retardation, neurological problems, and other dangerous conditions, such as premature ovarian failure. A lot of the time, these are said to be myths, but there are facts that back these postulations up. Immunizations of present and past times are and have been known to have ingredients such as mercury, ether, aluminum, and antifreeze. These ingredients could be the triggering factors …show more content…
According to the CDC, the MMR immunization is worth the risk. The CDC says that getting the immunization is much safer than getting measles, mumps, or rubella. The CDC estimates that 4 out of every 10,000 infants who get the MMR immunization will see heath consequences later in life. That means that four hundredths of a percent of infants who receive that immunization have negative health effects later in life. The CDC has said that the immunization is more likely to cause febrile seizures. They have said that every 1 in 3,000 to 4,000 child will have a febrile seizure after the immunization. The use of Thimerosal did cause an increase in the diagnoses of autism, but without using it as a preservative there were many negative health effects as well. Not using a preservative led to the growth of bacteria in the immunizations causing people to get very sick from something that was supposed to keep them from getting sick. The CDC has also said that the HPV immunizations are well worth the risk of premature ovarian failure and neurological problems. If you do not get the immunization, and you get one of the more than 200 different types of HPV, you can have several much worse problems come up. HPV infections can lead to several types of cancer. These cancers include cervical cancer, anal cancer, …show more content…
The only way we will know is by testing and trials like in the case of thimerosal. However, this testing takes time and money, and the up to date research will be all that the effectiveness of the immunizations are known by. Although the possible causing of things such as autism, neurological problems, and premature ovarian failure, current research says to get the immunizations to more likely better yourself. The almost nonexistence of autism in Amish civilizations could also be influenced by more than just immunizations. Although immunizations could be a big part of this, the Amish also do not eat foods that contain GMO’s which could be a factor in the development of their brains. The future for immunizations is bright. They will continue to grow in ways that are more efficient, that are less painful, and that are less likely to cause more problems later on. Immunizations that are currently being given in multiple doses are being studied now to see if there is a possibility that they can be injected once and administer itself slowly. Studies are also being done to see if injections can be a thing of the past and immunizations will begin to be given like the available influenza immunization, which is by a nasal spray. If these immunizations are made cheaper and more effective, we can help to prevent 40% of deaths worldwide that occur due to