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Grossmont College Controversy Regarding Vaccinations and Children Discussion

Discussion Board Assignment 2 Instructions:

The debate over the use and safety of vaccinations has become a heated argument in the US and abroad. The mainstream medical community has been claiming for decades that vaccines are safe and any risk associated with them is minimal compared to the benefits for society, however there is a “anti-vaccination” movement that is occurring demanding more evidence be presented for the efficacy and safety of the multitude of vaccinations that are now being required for children who wish to attend public school in the US. This has also brought up the debate of whether or not these vaccines should be mandated with no opt-out option for parents or individuals. This debate will undoubtedly heighten if states decide to mandate a vaccination for COVID-19 (if one is ever developed).

Your assignment for this discussion is to choose one side of the debate;

Should Any Vaccines be Required for Children?

Present 3 key Pro or Con arguments for your position with cited references for each argument. You do NOT need to choose the side that your personal philosophy agrees with- in fact if you really want to know both sides of the issue you should choose the side you disagree with and find out at the end of your investigation if you still feel the same way.

Use the following informational websites as your starting points for evidence based citations. You are welcome to use other sources to support your position- however- it can be difficult to find credible information. How do we know if the information we are reading is the truth? Here is a link and a worksheet to help you – The CRAAP method. download