Consider this: “Studies have shown that vaccine exemptions tend to cluster geographically, making some communities at greater risk for outbreaks. What is the impact of vaccines in dramatically reducing infectious diseases in the United States, the role of mandatory vaccination in achieving that impact, and the constitutional basis for these mandates?” (Malone K, Hinman A.)
Imagine that you are a member of Congress voting on a bill to make FDA-approved vaccinations a federal requirement for all public schools. The legislation would nullify the individual state laws that have varied mandates and exemptions.
In your bill, make sure you back your claims with data driven evidence. This should not be an “I feel…” argument. Consider financial costs, religious and health exemptions, and legalities of federal vs state mandates.
In your paper, you should:
– Argue the rationality of federal vaccine mandates in public schools based on the scientific research and social critique. Make sure to ‘Talk back to’ the opposing argument/position with data. Identify specific data (rates, probability, mean, etc.) to support your argument. Include at least 5 varied data points to integrate into your analysis
-Explain your interpretation of the two valid data visualizations you selected in Module 3 Week 7 to support your argument. Critique a misleading data visualization. (See attached)
-Discuss the implications of supporting or not supporting the bill mandating federal mandates for vaccines in public schools. What health implications does it make? What are the financial costs, supported by the data you researched? What might the cultural effects be? Who would benefit most from such a provision? What harm or backlash could you foresee from passing such a law? .
