Is vaccination necessary to prevent childhood disease?
Support of Vaccination: Immunization has been repeatedly demonstrated to be one of the most effective medical interventions we have to prevent disease. Rebuttal: Most of the common childhood diseases were declining in terms of morbidity (complications) and mortality (death) prior to the introduction of vaccinations, according to information obtained directly from government sources. 2. How many lives does vaccination save? Support of Vaccination: It has been estimated that immunizations currently save three million lives per year throughout the world. Rebuttal: A negative cannot be proven. For example: how can you know that a vaccine saved a life? Do all people contract all infections? How do you know how many infections have been prevented by vaccines and how many infections have been prevented by other means? 3. Is vaccination cost-effective? Support of Vaccination: Immunization is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. Rebuttal: We do not know the actual cost of vaccin
