Should We Get Vaccinated? A History of Vaccinations & the Anti-Vaccination Movement
With the rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccine on the horizon, the debate over the safety of vaccines has swelled to a fever pitch. Some hail the vaccine as a triumph of science while others are more skeptical of its benefits.
In this video I’ll walk you through the history of how vaccines were discovered and how they have developed over time, from ancient Chinese and African variolation to Edward Jenner’s discovery of vaccination.
Additionally I’ll tell you in basic terms (because it’s all I myself can understand) how the immune system works and why vaccines protect us from disease.
Then I’ll take you through the history of the anti-vaccination movement and the reasons people give for rejecting vaccines, most notably the work of Andrew Wakefield and his claim that the MMR vaccine causes autism.
Finally, we’ll look at the Trolley Problem to see if there’s any way we can talk to each other with compassion on this subject.
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“Now, how they figured this out... I have no idea” I feel the same way with just about every aspect of modern life...
I wish my History teacher was this cool...so glad I can watch a video where the creator informs us and allows us to form our opinion. Thank you!
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Well that’s certainly what I hope I’m doing. Glad it came across that way...
Hey Mr.Heimler, I am really enjoying this informative channel, along with Heimler's History for APUSH!! Thank you😃
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. Glad we can hang out on more than one channel!
it astonishes me how neutral this show has been, and i heavily appreciate it. this is a very good series, and i hope it continues to inform people
why do i have to be reminded during christmas break that school exists
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
School doesn’t exist. There is no spoon...
Outstanding comparison to the complexed position we as people must understand regarding an individual's decision making process. I think a good follow up topic would be discussing the historical trend of governments that seem to assume extensive political power during a time of crisis and the extent to which that power is effectively given back to its people in the aftermath. If a vaccine is essential to safeguarding the general public during a pandemic, what other powers has a government assumed and never returned?
@kevinlove4356
3 жыл бұрын
INCOME TAX! Modern income taxes were devised in the UK as a temporary measure to pay for the Napoleonic Wars. Over 200 years later, still there.
I never thought to use trolly problem to motivate compassionate dialogue like that. That was really brilliant combining scientific/authoritative description of a 'relatable' situation to encourage/enable perspective taking in the audience.
AHH yes, Heimler bringing us understanding and informative facts!!! Love it love it!!!
I just found out you have another channel! This is amazing!
This is great!!! Thank you for simplifying the case against autism from vaccinations. I never truly understood where it came from
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. It's kind of a tragedy...
I love this channel so much! You have the perfect personality and style to pass information on.
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Well that's mighty kind of you to say...
I LOVE these videos!! Can’t wait to see what’s ahead.
I love the editing!
thanks heimler! I learn so much from your videos
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Of course!
I am a huge fan of yours Heimler and I love this channel! Keep up the good work!
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
I certainly shall. Glad to have you around.
Excellent work here. Informative & visually refreshing. Looking forward to more!
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! More on the way...
Keep doing what you love
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it really cleared some things up!
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Best history teacher
Great episode! Just wanted to point out color grading looks off for a second at 9:10.
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
I know... I’m mad I missed that 😡
In the trolley thought experiment, every time I wonder why can't I be the one to jump over the bridge, why can't I just yell at the people to get off the track, etc. I honestly cannot decide should I only be allowed the options of doing nothing or pushing a guy over/ pulling the lever.
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the artificial confines of a thought experiment...
Can you make a video about what happened at the Capital and what are their implications? Love your videos!
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Look for it tomorrow!
The only man with NO haters
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Ha, stick around. They’ll show up...
My dad is an epidemiologist and he said that they were perfectly safe and if you are worried about the long term effects of it, you should worry about the long term effects of COVID where you might not regain your sense of smell etc.
Quality Video
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I definitely think that research and being careful with vaccinations is a good thing. But not at the risk of others.
Mr Heimler it’d be great if you talked about the events on january 6th at US Capitol
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
It’s happening tomorrow!
@velveteyes8778
3 жыл бұрын
@@retrospect9835 awesome I can't wait.
I've been asking myself and others this question lately (feel free to leave your answer and insight): is it or is it not hypocritical for those who've condemned others who refuse to vaccinate their child with the flu shot to refuse taking the covid-19 vaccine?
Mather was astonished about vaccination. I'm astonished that there's a photograph of Onesimus
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Ha, yeah me too.
"Schrodinger cat was murdered with this discovery" - R. Wren B.C. Professor
I use to think that people were against vaccines because they were scared of needles! 🤣
Don’t forget that some people are opposed to certain vaccines that use fetal cells from abortions in their development
@marcalbertmusic
3 жыл бұрын
@(S)-Riley Dunn Hey, check out chop.edu “Vaccine Ingredients - Fetal Tissues”. From that article they state: “Varicella (chickenpox), rubella (the “R” in the MMR vaccine), hepatitis A, and one preparation of rabies vaccine are all made by growing the viruses in fetal fibroblast cells. Fibroblast cells are the cells needed to hold skin and other connective tissue together. The fetal fibroblast cells used to grow vaccine viruses were first obtained from elective termination of two pregnancies in the early 1960s. These same fetal cells obtained from the early 1960s have continued to grow in the laboratory and are used to make vaccines today. No further sources of fetal cells are needed to make these vaccines.” That’s what we are both talking about, I believe.
@marcalbertmusic
3 жыл бұрын
@(S)-Riley Dunn I’m not sure I do get the point...cell lines are referred to in terms of their source
@marcalbertmusic
3 жыл бұрын
@(S)-Riley Dunn ah, ok. That’s where we disagree. I haven’t found online debates over abortion and related topics to be very fruitful, though, so we can leave it at that if you want.
To me, it really depend on the disease and the vaccine. If it's something minor like a flu, it probably not necessary to take the vaccine since the flu mutate all the time. Something more dangerous like polio or rabies however, it is necessary. In some nations, fake vaccine are a serious concerns so it's depend on where you live as well.
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
There are some regulation issues in some places, but the vaccines we have in the US are as safe as they can be...
@ct-xw9dj
3 жыл бұрын
@@retrospect9835 In terms of the US, vaccines are pretty safe and people should get vaccinated due to the low risks. I think that the reason why most people are skeptical about the Covid-19 vaccines is that COVID is just like the flu and that the threat pose by COVID is less than the vaccine.
@Frostburn2716
3 жыл бұрын
@@ct-xw9dj that, as well as the extreme speed that the vaccine was developed, some people believe that it was rushed, and will have extreme side effects.
@ct-xw9dj
3 жыл бұрын
@Sunrise That's one of the big reason why I'm not trusting this vaccine. I think most people agree as well and like you they are pro-vaccine. Let wait and see
@ct-xw9dj
3 жыл бұрын
@(S)-Riley Dunn 97 percent is not even true. The virus chance of surviving is more than 99 percent. Also, it is strange how death from influenza suddenly disappear when Covid hit. I wonder why
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@lucyliu2938
3 жыл бұрын
good job
@retrospect9835
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work
Just got my second shot, please get vaccinated
My son can't get the vaccine because the vaccine could cause the tumors in his body to grow. Vaccine decisions have to be made by each individual and how his/her body is likely to react.
@giannisk.916
3 жыл бұрын
How exactly would the vaccine cause the tumors in his body to grow? That doesn’t make any sense.
@RNRPATE
3 жыл бұрын
@@giannisk.916 he has neurofibromatosis.... Any injection can cause new tumors
@ahnaftalukder2847
3 жыл бұрын
@@RNRPATE Is that what your doctor said?