Mentor/s
Jennifer McLaughlin
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
An analysis on the history of vaccines, the impact on public health they have made, and the recently popularized "vaccine hesitant" movement, particularly in wealthy, developed countries. Research is used to decipher the claims made by vaccine hesitant groups, and a conclusion on whether or not vaccines are an optional medical procedure or a public health necessity is made.
College and Major available
Health Science
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
4-24-2020 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-24-2020 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Most Meaningful, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Most Creative
Vaccines: Personal Liberty or Social Responsibility?
Digital Commons
An analysis on the history of vaccines, the impact on public health they have made, and the recently popularized "vaccine hesitant" movement, particularly in wealthy, developed countries. Research is used to decipher the claims made by vaccine hesitant groups, and a conclusion on whether or not vaccines are an optional medical procedure or a public health necessity is made.
Students' Information
Hannah Phipps, Honors student, 2020