Post your answers to the 6 questions corresponding to this week’s content on vaccinations. Provide your responses and rationales. Support your rationales with high-level evidence. (See Post Expectations)
A new mother presents to the clinic with her 6-month-old infant for a wellness visit. When taking the vaccine history you find that the child has had no immunizations. The mother is afraid that the immunizations will cause autism.

Discuss the risks versus benefits of childhood vaccines
Discuss the ethical implications of vaccinations.
Discuss teachings you would use to help guide this mother with vaccinations.
What is a catch-up vaccination schedule when the mother decides to vaccinate? 
Briefly discuss vaccination opt-out in the state you practice in.
What is natural immunity and is it better than vaccination?