The person on the street and professional articles I reviewed had opposite feelings concerning the measles outbreak in the United States. According to the Huffington post many parents are afraid of vaccinating their children due to the fear of the MMR vaccine causing autism. Although, many studies have been preformed and no link between the two have been confirmed. Moreover, both sides do agree that the virus is being transferred from other countries and that there has been a drastic increase in the virus this year in the US.
The professional articles were similar in that they were short and to the point. The Measles/Rubella bulletin and the CDC stated the only way to eliminate the spread of the virus is to receive the vaccine. Many children are at risk of contracting the disease because they have either not yet received the vaccine which consist of two separate injections, or parents are refusing the vaccination. Furthermore, the US is trying to make the vaccine more available by offering it in local schools and strongly recommending the vaccine to everyone before traveling out of the country. Health officials are also advising all countries to document travel histories of people that become infected with the virus in order to localize where the virus is originating from and to collect specimens of each person to identify the viral strand.
I feel the only conflict between the non professionals and the professionals is if the virus is safe. Parents are obviously going to protect their children if they feel the vaccine is questionable. Even though health care officials state the vaccine is safe parents need proof and reassurance. I feel this uncertainty can be resolved by professionals providing more concrete evidence and providing more information on the issue.
Works Cited
“Measles and Rubella Surveillance in the Americas.” Measles/Rubella Weekly Bulletin.
Vol.17. 3 Sept. 2011. No. 35. Web.
“Measles and Rubella Surveillance in the Americas.” Measles /Rubella Weekly Bulletin.
Vol.17. 27 Aug. 2011. No. 34. Web.
Vol.17. 27 Aug. 2011. No. 34. Web.
“Measles Outbreaks. “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1 Sept.2011.web
Gorski, David. "Measles Outbreaks 2011.” Science-based medicine.30 May 2011.web
Neal, Meghan.” US Measles Outbreak Sees Cases at 15-year high what should you do?” The Huffington Post.25 July 2011.web
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