Question

give me three good reasons why people should vaccinate & explain a little if you can (its for a persausive speech). also some good counter arguments would be helpful

Answer 1

The major reasons for vaccination could be summarized as below –

1. Vaccine-preventable diseases are still not completely eliminated
Various diseases like mumps, small-pox, hepatitis etc. are caused by bacteria and viruses, which still exist in the environment. Not vaccinating would mean an increased risk of developing disease if infected by these agents.

2. Vaccines maintain the health of the individual
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made recommendations to vaccinate from birth through adulthood. This is meant to give a lifetime of protection against many diseases and infections, such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus, and hepatitis A and B.

3. Vaccines are not meant to give a ‘disease’
Vaccines contain heat-inactivated bacteria or viruses, or sometimes the antigen from the microbe. These are not tantamount to a live bacteria or virus. Inactivated agents are incapable of performing metabolism and replication, and cannot cause disease in the vaccinated individual.

4. Vaccine-preventable diseases are expensive
An average influenza illness can last up to 15 days. One may have to miss 10-12 days from school/work. Most of the diseases that are vaccine-preventable can lead to complications in health and can be a costly affair in treatment.

5. Community health
Sometimes, people are unable to get vaccinated owing to age, health conditions, or other factors even though they are vulnerable to illness. Vaccinations by those who are near them can ensure that contagious diseases can be prevented and those who are not vaccinated are not expose to pathogens at high concentrations.