Arizona State Officials Cancel Vaccination Program After Parental ‘Backlash’
It's no secret that the U.S.'s pharmaceutical market is growing rapidly as scientists continue to use their medical knowledge to develop cutting-edge treatment and prevention methods. In fact, the United States alone holds over 45% of the global pharmaceutical market. But according to USA Today, officials in Arizona have canceled what many believe to be an essential program across the state -- a program intended to educate parents about the importance of vaccines.
This motion comes after state officials received numerous complaints from parents who have chosen not to immunize their children, most of whom are school-aged.
It takes anywhere from 10 to 15 years to develop a medicine or vaccine, and these types of immunizations have proven to be essential in preventing some of the most d...