The Danger in Refusing Vaccinations

     I've mentioned a few reasons why it is important to vaccinate, but I did not entirely discuss how it is harmful to not do so.   There are many excuses parents come up with as to why they wish to not vaccinate their child.  Whatever the excuse may be, it does not trump the fact that without immunizations, a child's immune system is more susceptible to disease.  Besides this simple fact, the amount of tests and treatments increase for an unvaccinated child every time they are taken to a hospital or when they become ill.  This can become expensive and be scary for your child.  They also are a harmful risk to others who medically do not have the opportunity to receive vaccinations.  Along with this, there are social implications that can negatively effect an unvaccinated child.  They may have to be isolated from friends, unable to attend school for a period of time, unable to participate in daily activities, and many more unpleasant absences due to being exposed or becoming ill.  Every time a child skips or a parent refuses their vaccinations, they are put at risk.
     The article I based this argument on is also a helpful source for my research project.  Although the source is not very detailed, the general ideas of risk it presents are supportive and informative.

References:
APA:
The Harm of Skipping Vaccinations or Delaying. (2015, June). Retrieved
         January 23, 2016, from http://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/vaccine_safety/harm.htm

MLA: 

"The Harm of Skipping Vaccinations or Delaying." New York State
         Department of Health. June 2015. Web. 23 Jan. 2016.