Today, with many infectious diseases forming around us, individuals are only expected to receive the appropriate vaccines to prevent themselves and their family members from communities are not exposed to infectious diseases. However, with so many potential side effects from vaccinations, this could easily deter a person from getting vaccinated. When considering the potential side effects of these vaccinations, it is important to remember the reason for vaccination in the first place. What are the benefits of getting vaccinated and to what extent do these benefits outweigh the side effects? Furthermore, what will be the impact of their use on future populations? It is important to keep these questions in mind when faced with the choice of whether to get vaccinated or refuse a certain vaccine. Although some believe that the side effects are just as serious as the disease itself, it is important to know the benefits of certain vaccines and how these vaccines today can prevent other diseases in the future . Preventing infectious diseases is vital to public health and safety. Each year, vaccines are estimated to prevent nearly 6 million deaths worldwide (Ehreth 2003, 599). Research estimates that approximately 50,000 adults in the United States die each year from one of ten vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) (Mastrodomenico 2010, 1). As more individuals and communities are vaccinated, it becomes more difficult for diseases to spread and continue to have greater effects on populations. As a result, many deadly diseases are eradicated and become rare. Additionally, through vaccination, VPDs have "societal and economic costs" that affect morbidity and mortality rates, and can "prevent secondary illnesses and infections that can cause disease, avoiding hospitalizations, reducing the... middle of paper... ...contributed to the economic gain. These benefits helped demonstrate overall disease effectiveness. Vaccines are most effective when used preventatively rather than curatively. Vaccines help reduce the contraction and spread of infectious diseases and lead to healthy populations. Through continued use and research, we have and will continue to better understand how vaccines work and how they can benefit our society now and in the future. While there are minor concerns to consider when choosing to get vaccinated, the benefits far outweigh the risks involved. Providing vaccines and immunization services is a valuable practice that has proven itself over time. Through continued administration, we can have safer communities and help reduce disease today while working to eliminate and eradicate disease in the future..