Lauren Mandel
In 1955, a vaccine against polio was introduced, and the United States has been polio-free since 1979. smallpox was eradicated in the United States in 1972, but there is enough vaccine to immunize every American if necessary. Today it is hard to imagine having to worry about any of these recurrent illnesses. 
However, many people thought the same thing about measles. That is until the first confirmed death measles in 12 years happened in August 2015. This could potentially prevent this death and others? The vaccine against measles.
Although there have been a number of impressive vaccination breakthroughs in recent years, the world has a long way to go to "Close the Gap immunization," a goal set by the World Health organization for World immunization week this year.
Although vaccination is a personal choice, it is important to learn all the facts before making your final decision. vaccination helps prevent up to 3 million deaths each year, but another 1.5 million deaths could be prevented if the coverage was more common and understood.
Nearly 1 in 5 children in the world are still missing routine immunizations for diseases such as tetanus and whooping cough. If you are concerned about how the vaccine will affect the security of your children, it is important to note the CDC has repeatedly confirmed that 'there is no link between vaccines and autism.
How can you learn more this week and the future? Visit the website of the World Health Organization World Immunization Week for more information.
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