For recurring generations, there are numerous controversies surrounding vaccinations for children in addition to the unfavorable reactions that may arise. The main concerns include the possibility that vaccination causes serious developmental delays such as autism in children. The purpose of this composition is to enlighten others that vaccinating children does not cause autism. Through scientific exploration along with advanced medical diagnosis in children, researchers currently recognize that the rise in autism claims is not linked to vaccines. Koch (2000) states that “drug manufacturers and health officials say there is no evidence of a causal relationship between vaccinations and serious adverse reactions and that maintaining public health requires widespread mandatory immunization.” Without the value of vaccinations, the human race today, however, would suffer the complexity of controlling the distribution of serious diseases such as polio, whooping cough, diphtheria, and smallpox. Smallpox is no longer serious in children today because it is currently considered eradicated in the United States. However, the American government claims to have an adequate supply of vaccine in case of a smallpox epidemic (Masci, 2003). The apprehension about vaccines and the fear of consequences are genuine. “Women were more likely to worry about serious adverse effects, to believe that some vaccines cause autism, and to have refused a vaccine for their children” (Freed, et al., 2010). With proper community education, more people will choose to vaccinate their children out of concern for the diseases they are being vaccinated against instead of worrying about vaccine-related adverse effects… middle of paper… 11, by CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2003061300.Koch, K. (2000, August 25). Vaccine controversies. CQ Researcher, 10, 641-672. Retrieved April 21, 2011, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2000082500.Masci, D. (2003, February 7). Smallpox threat. CQ Researcher, 13, 105-128. Retrieved April 21, 2011, from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2003020700.Price, C., Thompson, W., Goodson, B., Weintraub, E., Croen, L., Hinrichsen , V., Marcy, M., Robertson, A., Eriksen, E., Lewis, E., Bernal, P., Shay, D., Davis, R., & DeStefano, F. (2010). Prenatal and childhood exposure to thimerosal from vaccines and immunoglobulins and risk of autism. Pediatrics, 126(4), 656. Retrieved April 21, 2011, from Career and Technical Education. (Document ID: 2159068901).