Vaccine rejection threatens not only individual but also social health.
REASONS FOR VACCINE REJECTION: - False information and rumors - Religious beliefs - Misunderstanding of innate immunity - Concern about vaccine distrust - Autism claim (SCIENTIFICALLY INCORRECT)
COMMUNITY IMMUNITY: - 95% vaccination rate required - Protects those with weak immunity - Prevents epidemics
CONSEQUENCES OF VACCINE REJECTION: - The child gets sick - Complications develop - Epidemics begin - Public health deteriorates - Economic losses
IN TERMS OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS: - Violation of the child's right to health - Future damages - Right to education (admission to school)
LEGAL STATUS: - Vaccination is mandatory in Turkey - Unvaccinated children may not be admitted to school - The Ministry of Health follows
SUGGESTION: - Get information from scientific sources - Talk to your doctor - Think about your child's future