Answer in three words: to relieve suffering
There are legitimate concerns about vaccines. However, a resulting autism is not one of them, according to scientists. And even though many illnesses are treatable with today's medicines, once contracted, certain diseases can cause great suffering and even death. This is particularly true in parts of the world where access to medical care is distant or expensive. Vaccines, which can be made available at low cost, can prevent the appearance of dread diseases such as pneumonia before they are ever contracted.
Yet, the main program supporting low-cost vaccines in these "Third World" countries is considered temporary until such time as a country raises its living standard enough to be able to afford a higher cost. Yet this cost, lower than that paid in First World countries, can still be prohibitively expensive to an emerging nation.
As I said last night, much more needs to be done in this area to make needed vaccines available to children around the world.
Why Vaccines Are Important
Photo courtesy WHO
Yet, the main program supporting low-cost vaccines in these "Third World" countries is considered temporary until such time as a country raises its living standard enough to be able to afford a higher cost. Yet this cost, lower than that paid in First World countries, can still be prohibitively expensive to an emerging nation.
As I said last night, much more needs to be done in this area to make needed vaccines available to children around the world.
Why Vaccines Are Important
Photo courtesy WHO
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