Dilemma Discussion #1: Mandatory Vaccinations

Question: Do you think people should be required to have certain vaccinations in order to enter public schools and certain professions (teaching, health care, etc)? Explain.

Sources: On Blackboard

Questions:

Create a T-chart. List the benefits (+) and drawbacks (-) of requiring vaccinations. [4 pts]
Use Google to read about the concept of “herd immunity.” What does this mean and how is it applicable for the question we are examining? [2 pts]
Do you think requiring vaccines is legal? Would the government be supported by federal and state law in this regard? Explain your reasoning. [3 pts]
Choose a side of the issue to support. State your stance (thesis statement) and then provide at least three supporting reasons to explain your opinion. [6 pts]

Instruction:

Your dilemma discussion should be 2-3 typed, double spaced pages. Use APA format. Length is not as important as content. I want to know what you think and why. Provide examples from the readings to support your thoughts! You may use additional sources so long as you cite them.

Sources:

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/smallpox/faq/en/
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v469/n7330/full/469265a.html

Should We Destroy the Last of the World’s Smallpox Virus?

http://www.scidev.net/global/health/editorials/let-s-get-rid-of-smallpox-for-good-1.html

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