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    Immunization Required: Keeping Our Children Healthy The days of chickenpox celebrations are over. These parties took place when a child was infected with chickenpox, neighbors and friends would bring their children to expose them to the virus. This would be due to the immunity they acquired once they recovered from the virus. Those born after 1995 may have participated, but they most likely received the chickenpox vaccine. This would give them the necessary immunity without having to suffer from the itching and fever often associated with the virus. Before the use of the chickenpox vaccine, "about 11,000 people were hospitalized each year with the disease in the United States, and 100 died from it each year," says Rhonda (478). DiseasesThis process creates a response that strengthens immunity against the infectious agent” (477). A vaccine contains destroyed particles of a virus, which mimics the virus and tricks your body. When a vaccine is given, it triggers the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus. Makielski and Rhonda recognize vaccination as “one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century,” as noted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (1867; 477). Table 1.1 shows the success since the development of vaccines. The number of cases reported before and after the vaccine for certain diseases is shown. Vaccinations prevent the recurrence of once-common childhood illnesses, preventing injury and death. Vaccinations should be praised for reducing child deaths and suffering since the inception of these vaccines. Disease Annual number of cases reported: Pre-vaccine Number of cases reported: 2012 Diphtheria 175,885 1 Tetanus 1,314 36 Measles 503,282