* African Americans suffer from higher percentages of chronic diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes which are perpetuated by a lack of access to quality care. Currently, 48% of African American adults suffer from a chronic disease compared to 39% of the general population.
Vaccines are medicines that boost the immune system's natural ability to protect the body against âforeign invaders,â mainly infectious agents, that may cause disease. The immune system is a complex network of organs, tissues, and specialized cells that act collectively to defend the body.ancer preventive vaccines target infectious agents that cause or contribute to the development of cancer (8). They are similar to traditional vaccines, which help prevent infectious diseases, such as measles or polio, by protecting the body against infection.
Michael Walsh Module 4 Definition - a vaccine is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. Where did the issue start - it started when vaccines became more commonly used. The Royal Jennerian Institute founded in 1803. Vaccines became popular in Europe and then came over and were used more in the U.S. in the 1870s is where strong opposition to vaccines started.