Immunisation Fear Beth Murray and Siena Matrone 10 5

Define the problem  Immunisation is proving to be a prevalent issue due to the declined rates of children being vaccinated.  It is feared that diseases will arise in those not vaccinated

Define the problem  Individuals are choosing not to be vaccinated for a number of reasons.  Vaccinations, when the child is not strong enough to hold the vaccine, can lead to deformities within the child, including brain damage

Why people are not vaccinating  There is no proof that vaccines are responsible for the decline in certain disease, with many parents/carers disregarding the benefits of the immunisations  There are a number of possible side effects and symptoms that could occur due to the disease, including swelling, temperatures, soreness and being unsettled  Most diseases decreased by over 95% before the introduction of the vaccination, due to improved sanitation and medical care

Why people are not vaccinating  Immunisation takes a total of 2 weeks to work in the body, thus the individual is not protected from that disease in that 2 week period  Many injections require several doses to build long lasting protection. If the individual has not had the correct dose of the injection, the individual is still exposed to suffering the consequences of this disease.

Why people are not vaccinating  Even when all the doses of the vaccine are taken, not everyone is protected against the disease  Measles, mumps, rubella and tetnus protect 95% of people who take the full course. This slight inefficiency of the immunisation creates doubt in peoples minds in taking becoming immunised

Why it is essential to vaccinate  Research has shown that vaccines keep people’s health protected from lethal diseases  Some example like the Chicken Pox, Measles, Hepatitis B, Whooping cough

Why it is essential to vaccinate  Immunisations must be taken to prevent diseases from re-emerging  Many people must be immunised so that those not vaccinated are protected  Diseases, such as measles can be transmitted by travellers that are returning from countries where the disease is common

Why should children be immunised?  The to main reasons for children to be immunised in Australia is that:  Immunisation is the safest and most effective way of giving protection against the disease. After this, the child is far less likely to catch the disease in the community  If enough people in the community are immunised, the disease may no longer spread from one person to another

Why should parents be vaccinated?  It is essential for parents to be vaccinated against all diseases.  Research shows that infant pertussis (whooping cough) was carried by parents/carers to the child in over 50% of the cases

Solution 1. Educate people as to why it is essential to vaccinate themselves  Seminars for parents  Flyers  Television commercials from the government 2. Free vaccinations for a certain period of time (5 years) to entice people to receive immunisation

Delivery of Solution: 1  Research shows that infant pertussis (whooping cough) was carried by parents/carers to the child in over 50% of the cases  Once a year, the hall will hold a clinic where parents and children have the opportunity to be vaccinated.  These sessions will run every 2 months for free for all parents interested in the session.  Individuals will have the opportunity to learn about vaccinations and the importance of children being vaccinated in council halls.

Delivery of solution: 2  Having vaccinations free for all people, both children and adults, for a set period of time will entice people to become vaccinated  This will ensure that the community is protected from dangerous diseases that could spread

Outcome  By making immunisation for all vaccination free for a set period of time, there will be greater control over infectious diseases that could result in fatalities.  This method could also reduce the chances of diseases re emerging in society

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