Discussion Post
1. Through a published schedule and set of guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials recommend that every child receive certain vaccinations by age 6. What are the benefits of this recommendation to public health officials, to the community and to other children?
2. Despite the evidence showing the efficacy of vaccines, some parents and health are professionals question the CDC's recommendations and decide not to vaccinate their children, while others choose to vaccinate their children using an alternative schedule. How might there decisions regarding vaccination affect their children and others in the community?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.