Your child is lying in a hospital bed covered in red spots. You assumed it was just poison ivy or a few bug bites thinking it will cure up by itself, but it does not. He or she is suffering from fatigue, high fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, and swollen lymphs. The blood work returns (just to be safe) and the doctor tells you, that your child has the chickenpox. The doctor informs you that the body will eventually heal itself, but prescribes medication and give advice on how to deal with the chicken pox. Your child will be fine and will get better however the possibility of him or her getting shingles is still there. This all could have been avoided if the parent would have had their child vaccinated. Vaccinations are what keep diseases
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When people get vaccinated they are protecting others who are not vaccinate. Being vaccinated helps to prevent the spread of diseases and infections to others. During our health literacy research we found that the Immunize for Good website included a list of people who can benefits from vaccinations. These benefits include helping those with weak immune systems and pregnant women just to name a few. There a tons of diseases that run rapid around the world, but are uncommon in the United States because of vaccinations. Recently in 2014 the United States experienced a measles outbreak which came over from the Philippines. When events like this happen it is important that we are protected. In order for us as people to do things we have to have a want or desire as well as having the motivation to do it. Parents have the choice to get their child vaccinated. If they knew the benefits about the vaccinations, then they would be more motivated to act. However, if the parent has no information on vaccinations or the parent themselves were not vaccinated as a child, then they will not have the motivation to actually act on getting their child vaccinated. In order to get a parent to get their child vaccinated, they need guidance such as information on where to get vaccinated and positive
When people get vaccinated they are protecting others who are not vaccinate. Being vaccinated helps to prevent the spread of diseases and infections to others. During our health literacy research we found that the Immunize for Good website included a list of people who can benefits from vaccinations. These benefits include helping those with weak immune systems and pregnant women just to name a few. There a tons of diseases that run rapid around the world, but are uncommon in the United States because of vaccinations. Recently in 2014 the United States experienced a measles outbreak which came over from the Philippines. When events like this happen it is important that we are protected. In order for us as people to do things we have to have a want or desire as well as having the motivation to do it. Parents have the choice to get their child vaccinated. If they knew the benefits about the vaccinations, then they would be more motivated to act. However, if the parent has no information on vaccinations or the parent themselves were not vaccinated as a child, then they will not have the motivation to actually act on getting their child vaccinated. In order to get a parent to get their child vaccinated, they need guidance such as information on where to get vaccinated and positive