You explain to the parent of the child with measles the importance of vaccinations. She responds by saying that measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are very rare diseases in developed countries and she doesn't want her child to go through getting her shots. She worries about the safety of the MMRV vaccine. Which is the best response regarding this concern?
A) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination BUT the pathogens still exist and with enough susceptible hosts, they can spread in a population.
B) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination AND the MMRV vaccine is safe and does NOT cause autism.
C) An immunocompromised person such as your patient with leukemia depends on others being vaccinated to remain healthy (herd immunity) AND the MMRV vaccine is safe and is NOT associated with autism.
D) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination BUT the pathogens still exist, and with enough susceptible hosts they can spread in a population AND the MMRV vaccine is safe and does NOT cause autism.
E) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination, but the pathogens still exist, and with enough susceptible hosts they can spread in a population. The MMRV vaccine is safe and is NOT associated with autism, and immunocompromised people who cannot receive an attenuated vaccine depend on herd immunity to remain healthy.

Question

You explain to the parent of the child with measles the importance of vaccinations. She responds by saying that measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are very rare diseases in developed countries and she doesn't want her child to go through getting her shots. She worries about the safety of the MMRV vaccine. Which is the best response regarding this concern? 
A) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination BUT the pathogens still exist and with enough susceptible hosts, they can spread in a population.
B) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination AND the MMRV vaccine is safe and does NOT cause autism.
C) An immunocompromised person such as your patient with leukemia depends on others being vaccinated to remain healthy (herd immunity) AND the MMRV vaccine is safe and is NOT associated with autism.
D) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination BUT the pathogens still exist, and with enough susceptible hosts they can spread in a population AND the MMRV vaccine is safe and does NOT cause autism.
E) These diseases are rare BECAUSE of successful vaccination, but the pathogens still exist, and with enough susceptible hosts they can spread in a population. The MMRV vaccine is safe and is NOT associated with autism, and immunocompromised people who cannot receive an attenuated vaccine depend on herd immunity to remain healthy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This choice not only addresses the concern about the safety and effectiveness of the MMRV vaccine but also highlights the importance of herd immunity for the protection of vulnerable populations like immunocompromised individuals. It also acknowledges that although these diseases are rare in developed countries, they still exist and can pose a threat with enough susceptible hosts.

You Explain to the Parent of the Child with Measles