Background Information
Vaccines are considered to be one of the greatest health developments of the 20th century in saving millions of lives through the prevention of diseases like small pox, rubella, and diphtheria. Use the following sources to learn more about vaccine controversies and the philosophical, health, religious, and social issues surrounding them.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas (including vaccine controversies). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Britannica Academic This link opens in a new windowContains general overview of multiple topics relating to immunization and vaccination. Also contains entries on specific types of vaccines.
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's HealthProvides entries on common childhood vaccines as well as information on risks associated with different vaccines and information on the Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Public HealthContains entries on vaccination, immunization, infections, and other public health issues.