Does a Parent’s Decision To Decline Vaccination For His or Her Child Constitute a Lack of Social Responsibility?
Vaccinations… for or against. It is a dilemma for a parent, but also for health care professionals. Please watch/listen to the following videos/audio regarding vaccinations.
How did the anti-vaccination movement begin? 1:58 https://youtu.be/IGXDxgHAgG8
Measles outbreak fuels vaccine debate. 2:45 https://youtu.be/cLvyf0MWj_g
Medical Anthropologist Explores ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’ 3:59 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/13/694449743/medical-anthropologist-explores-vaccine-hesitancy
The Side Effects of Vaccines – How High is the Risk? 10:55 https://youtu.be/zBkVCpbNnkU
Question: In your opinion, does a parent’s decision to decline vaccination for his or her child constitute a lack of social responsibility?
What is expected from this discussion:
- Give your opinion on whether a parent’s decision to decline vaccination for his or her child constitutes a lack of social responsibility.
- Explain your answer