The anti-vaccination movement
Abstract critique just like last time. Abstract: The anti-vaccination movement originated in Britain but has been on the rise in North America since the 19th century. A conflict exists between individual autonomy, public health regulations, religious perspectives, and those who are suspicious and mistrust vaccines. There has been a recent anti-vaccination trend that has resulted in outbreaks of previously eradicated diseases, especially in areas with low rates of vaccination. A low rate of vaccination is dangerous for young children and immunocompromised people. They cannot receive vaccinations and so, when herd immunity is not present, they are highly likely to catch these diseases. A possible solution for the antivax problem could be implemented in two parts: patient education and legal accountability. Patient education would include more resources available for patients, this information would be in the form of seminars, pamphlets, and more medical staffing. [unique_solution]The patient education would also include a medical portal that could include all of the patients′ medical data and would alert them when they needed to receive a booster or a new vaccine. The legal accountability would ensure the parent is aware that they could be sued for child neglect and therefore they could lose their child. It would also hold the parent accountable for anyone who was infected by their unvaccinated child. The misinformed part of the Anti-vaccination movement can be taught by patient education. The other part of the movement will be held accountable by the legal actions.