Read the following article: The views of the general public on prioritising vaccination programmes against childhood diseases: A qualitative study.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5999095/
The article reviews community programs aimed at increasing vaccinations for children.
After reading this week’s chapters and the article, address the following:
- Why do you believe some parents are against vaccinating their children? Explain your answer.
- Imagine you are a healthcare administrator for a 100-bed nursing home facility. How would this issue affect your facility? Explain your rationale.
Support your ideas with citations and references, and use epidemiological terminology you learned this week. Use APA Style.
In your peer replies, debate the pros and cons of vaccinations and the potential impact on healthcare facilities.
Reference
Lasseter, G., Al-Janabi, H., Trotter, C. L., Carroll, F. E., & Christensen, H. (2018). The views of the general public on prioritising vaccination programmes against childhood diseases: A qualitative study. PloS one, 13(6), e0197374. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0197374