Problem
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles is highly infectious and it still exists in our world. Measles is very contagious, spread through airborne transmission, and can have serious consequences if not properly treated. From January 1 to December 5, 2019, 1,276 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 31 states (CDC, 2019). Measles complications can include pneumonia and encephalitis which are very dangerous conditions that can lead to death.
i. What has caused the rise of anti-vaccination (Relate this not only to measles but to the COVID-19 pandemic as well)?
ii. As a health professional what precautions should be taken to protect the public especially school-aged children against vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States? Include a biblical rationale.