Vaccines Are The Safest And Most Effective Way Children

For many years, vaccines have been implemented in the healthcare of Canadian infants and children. They are the best and safest way to prevent against many deadly illnesses that can be contracted in a person’s lifetime, such as measles, rubella, and polio. It has been the standard practice of many health care professionals, however many people are choosing to not have their children vaccinated. The anti-vaccine movement has caused many mothers and fathers to not have their children complete their recommended vaccinations. Many are given false information regarding immunization, therefore as pediatric nurses, it is essential to perform health teaching with parents to provide them with the proper information regarding vaccines. As nurses, we need to be sure families made aware that vaccines are the safest and most effective way children can be protected from a variety of deadly illness, remove any barriers families may face with getting their vaccines, and help families feel les s anxious when having their infant immunized. There are many factors contributing to the reasons why parents refuse to have their children vaccinated. In some instances, families can face barriers that prevent them from accessing the essential immunizations they need. Niederhauser uses a tool to determine reasons why families are not able to access their vaccinations called SHOTS. Neiderhauser explains that, â€Å"examples of facilitating conditions for parents trying to obtain shots for their child includeShow MoreRelatedMandatory Vaccinations1223 Words   |  5 Pagesrole in children’s lives. They are safe and effective, they protect others we care about, and will protect our future generations. 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Each year about 85% ofRead MorePros and Cons to Vaccination in Children1750 Words   |  7 PagesJennifer Krahenbuhl English 102 Patricia McKeown September 1st 2014 Pros and Cons to Vaccinations in Children Almost everyone has heard of the benefits and dangers of childhood vaccines. Parents are especially eager to do what is best for their child to protect him or her. Some people have different opinions on what the best specifically entails when it comes to childhood vaccines. Vaccinations are a controversial discussion as parents question whether it should be mandatory or optional whenRead MoreWhy Parents Do Not Vaccinate Their Children2085 Words   |  9 Pagesdeaths among children in the United States between 1994 and 2013 (CDC, 2014). Due to those prevented hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC has calculated that childhood vaccinations have saved nearly $1.675 trillion in both direct costs and indirect societal costs (CDC, 2014). Although many benefits stem from childhood vaccination, there is still a copious amount of people who do not and will not vaccinate their children which has led to a heated debate over the whether or not vaccines are ultimately