Top Threats to Global Health in 2019The World Health Organization included vaccine hesitancy on the list of threats to global health in 2019. Vaccine hesitancy is a complex matter, with reasons for not vaccinating ranging from accessibility to personal belief. While the reasons may vary, the global effect of not vaccinating has created significant issues.
Learn About How Universal Vaccine Programs Could Reduce Inequities and Improve Public HealthVaccination provides more benefits than just the prevention of specific diseases. If there was universal access to vaccines, it would provide every individual the opportunity to live a healthier and fuller life. Universal access to vaccines could directly improve health-care services, protect against bioterrorism, promote economic growth, and influence various other global issues.
Benefits of Universal Vaccine PoliciesThere are many significant benefits to universal vaccine policies. Improved accessibility is one the major benefits because both privately and publicly insured children and adults have access to vaccines. The roadblock of not being able to afford vaccines is no longer an issue.
Why Universal Purchase Policies MatterMarcella Bobinksy, Executive Director of the KV Foundation, compares National Immunization Survey (NIS) Numbers from two universal-select states and then compares one universal state to one universal-select state. She found that when medical providers have universal access to recommended childhood and adolescent vaccines, more children are vaccinated.
Pew Research Center Finds Most Americans Support Vaccinating Kids For MeaslesAccording to the Pew Research Center, there has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who believe there are “very high” benefits of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine.
A Global View on ImmunizationsThe World Health Organization summarized the global immunization coverage in 2018. The coverage towards 12 diseases were analyzed, some of which included Hepatitis B, Yellow fever, and Rubella.
Learn About How Universal Vaccine Programs Could Reduce Inequities and Improve Public HealthVaccination provides more benefits than just the prevention of specific diseases. If there was universal access to vaccines, it would provide every individual the opportunity to live a healthier and fuller life. Universal access to vaccines could directly improve health-care services, protect against bioterrorism, promote economic growth, and influence various other global issues.
Learn the History Behind America’s Anti-Vaccination MovementRebellion against vaccines isn’t new, it has been around since the 19th century after Edward Jenner created a vaccine for the smallpox virus. Anti-vaxxers during this time believed that mandatory vaccine laws impinged on certain amendment rights, such as freedom of speech.
Pew Research Center Finds Most Americans Support Vaccinating Kids For MeaslesAccording to the Pew Research Center, there has been an increase in the percentage of Americans who believe there are “very high” benefits of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine.
Impact of Universal Vaccine Purchase Program in North CarolinaThe impact of a universal vaccine purchase program in North Carolina was examined based on change in immunization rates. It was concluded that a universal vaccine program was associated with improved immunization rates, specifically for children with little to no insurance.
