Eula Bisch talks in Sentimental Medicine of how she’s having trouble deciding if she wants to vaccinate or not her son. This is before he has even been born. She searched the internet for information, but gave up because it was too overwhelming. So she went to a pediatrician to get advice. The doctor replied to her question in a rejoicing tone. Biss gathered information in paragraphs one to four and aimed to gain a better understanding of how vaccines affect humans.

The story begins with a discussion of our concern about the manufacturing process for the vaccine. The vaccines are made using aborted fetuses, which also contain adjuvants, preservatives and manufacturing chemicals. Vaccination can also be interpreted as a form of capitalist corruption and environmental pollution. Next, the article discussed positive effects of using hep-B on humans. HepB can be used to protect children from prostitutes and drug addicts. HepB is also useful for inner-city areas. The doctor told me that the vaccination was not recommended for those who are not educated about the vaccine or inner city. Due to this, people are misinformed about vaccination. Biss, who was among those who did not understand the meaning of “inner city,” thought that it wasn’t necessary to vaccinate their son. The paragraphs 5-10 discussed the fact that certain races are recommended to only be vaccinated based upon social and economic studies.

Public Health states that vaccines are not suitable for everyone. People with low education, poor health habits, limited access to quality healthcare, little or no money, and mothers who cannot visit their children often enough for all 26 shots are not eligible to be vaccinated. You might have to get vaccinated in the area where you currently live. In the past, all black people living in Middlesboro Kentucky were required to be immunized at gunpoint. Also, working-class Englishmen in England of 1853 had to comply. You can be fined if your baby is not vaccinated. All people can get sick, but you never know when. Most people assume that it is the poor who spread disease, but children are just as capable. In the story Biss cites an example of a boy not vaccinated infecting his siblings, his five schoolmates and the four kids in his waiting room. Some people are very fortunate to have been vaccinated.

Biss said in his article that the children who have not been vaccinated are likely to be of white race and come from families with incomes over $75,000 Some white people do this to make them feel safer around blacks, but others with unmarried mothers and young children who live in poverty received some vaccinations. The history of vaccination was discussed in paragraphs eleven to fifteen. In the eyes of some, vaccination was initially viewed as a criminal act. The story is about a farmer who put pus from a cow on his wife and two children. His wife got sick and her arm became red and swollen. Edward Jenner’s tests on people include the use of vaccine. Jenner tested an eight-year old boy, as well as a number of other people, including his son. The results showed that the vaccine prevented people from reacting to the pus. Ultimately, getting infected up to a point is fine, and won’t harm your body. It is possible to avoid deadly strains of smallpox by infecting yourself with a minor strain.

You can benefit from having blood types O negative. The blood type negative is something special that can be found in the body. This blood can be given to anyone, regardless of their blood type. If you’re mass-vaccinated, it is to your advantage. It’s better to mass vaccinate than to do individual vaccinations because you cannot fail, unlike with individual vaccinations. Paragraphs 22-24-6 discussed the potential problems of vaccinations, including smallpox. A smallpox vaccine can cause death in one in a million cases, hospitalization in one in 100 000, or serious complications in one in 1,000. A vaccine was developed by Dr. Proffit after the numbers were released.

Dr. Profitts makes millions of dollars for the 25 years he spent to create a vaccine. It doesn’t matter if it is the best possible vaccine. One person can only hold a maximum 10,000 or 100,000 vaccines. The vaccine that is on your person will try to search for any infections you may have in order to fight. In paragraphs 27 to 30, the dangers hep b poses for humans were discussed. It is important to be aware of the dangers associated with having hep B. Especially for women who are expecting a child, it is vital that you take care. You should treat your baby within 12 hours if you are pregnant and have hep b. It can lead to long-term issues like liver cancer if you do not treat your baby. Hep B affected up to 200,000 individuals per year prior to the introduction of vaccines. A tattoo can be a way to get hep-B if you travel to Asia.

In paragraphs thirty-one to thirty-four, we discussed the fears people have regarding vaccination. People are most afraid of the vaccinator. Vaccinators can transmit contamination to a pure baby. The vaccine can also be used to sexually transmit diseases. The other fear that people have is the possibility of a scar on their body. It would leave an injury and scarring on your body after the vaccination. People also fear that the hep B vaccination will cause multiple sclerosis. They are afraid of formaldehyde causing cancer. In paragraphs 35 to 39, the topic was people’s choices. People do not trust the herd-immunity option. They don’t because the term “herd immune” is used. The second choice, however, is more important. You should not lynch yourself because your life depends on the hive. Baby animals being robbed and left to starve are also choices.

The women were referred to in paragraphs forty-four and forty-six. In the past, saving lives was not primarily the domain of women. Medical Care is your main priority to save you life. The female healers of the past were threatened, and from the 15th to 18th centuries they were murdered for helping the sick. Patients are forced to use dangerous treatments. They said this was because people don’t clean their hands after exams. From paragraphs 47 to 53, it was discussed how well-versed you are in certain areas. Smallpox, for example. In the 19th century, some people considered smallpox a disease that only the poor could get. Smallpox also causes immorality. Using the toxin, people make random things to sell. Toxins can be used in the manufacture of poison. Toxins can cause lung damage that causes a whooping-cough to last for months. It can also lead to organ failure. It can also produce a neurotoxin that is deadly. Biss’s story concludes with her deciding whether or not she will vaccinate son. Also, the story shows her debating the truth of science. After weighing the information from both her own research and that of her son’s medical doctor, she made a decision to vaccinate him.

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Amy Fox is a 28 year old school blogger, who has been writing for over 10 years. She has been a student at the University of Utah for three years and is now a graduate student.