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Vaccinations: A Positive Domino Effect

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Brittany, I agree that originally there was a positive domino effect that occurred once the first vaccinations were invented and proven to be successful. But after further research was performed proving the possible side effects that may occur from these vaccinations and others; and as other diseases presented themselves people began to see vaccinations in a negative matter. Eventually creating a domino effect towards the negative aspects of vaccinations; leading some to believe that they were not useful or successful. That this could be attributed to other health status issues that have developed over the progression of time; and due to insurance issues and the development of laws and regulations requiring vaccinations, developed to protect

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