OMAHA WORLD HERALD- Humanity has experienced a similar pandemic in polio, and in 1955 church bells finally rang to signal the announcement of a vaccine. Other major vaccines include those of smallpox, tuberculosis and measles. Vaccinations are an important tool to extend life and have made the quality of life better. Every state requires certain vaccinations for children in school with very rare exemptions.

However, the United States has always seen apprehension in its citizens with vaccinations, dating all the way back to the 1800s when the first vaccine ever, the smallpox vaccine, was created. Inclination to oppose vaccinations has grown through the internet and its ability to make balderdash seem reasonable. Now, an alarming number of Americans are reluctant to get vaccinated. Facebook groups are not the worst of it with platforms such as Parler gaining traction in the conservative community. It is important to remember to read articles and stories for what they are and evaluate the sources the writer used. All modern science says vaccines, even the one created in a record time, are safe and effective. To reach a good level of immunity in the United States, at least 70% of the population must be vaccinated.

“Please, don’t choose not to get this vaccination because of something you read on Facebook,” said Dr. Kevin Reichmuth of Lincoln.

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