VACCINATION FROM THE PATIENT AND PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE Flashcards
Why should we worry about the public not wanting to be vaccinated?
because we need a high proportion to be vaccinated for herd immunity which would protect those who cannot be vaccinated and the most vulnerable
what was the vaccination act of 1853?
It made it compulsory for all children born after 1 August 1853 to be vaccinated against smallpox during their first 3 months of life
what was the british vaccination act of 1898?
it incuded the “conscientious objector” clause that allowed parents who did not believe vaccines were safe or effective to obtain a certificate exempting their children from vaccination.
what have we learnt from the history of vaccination?
vaccines provoke a range of views
we need shared decision-making
public trust in health professionals is of key importance
what are the pros of vaccinations?
they save lives, they are safe in doses, adverse reactions ar e extremely rare, they protect the herd, they save children and parents time and miney, they have eradicated diseases, they provide economic benefits for society
what are some cons of vaccination?
they can have serious side effects, they contain harmful ingredients, mandatory vaccines infringe upon religious freedoms, they may contain imgredients that some people consider immoral, they are unatural, pharmaceutical companies main aim is to make money, some diseases that vaccines target are harmless
how do people develop their views of immunisation?
lifestyle perception of health beliefs about childhood diseases risk perception of diseases perception about vaccine effectiveness and components trust in institution
