Impact of Non-Vaccination on Infectious Diseases and Epidemic Trends: A Case Study from Kazakhstan

Abstract

Infectious diseases remain a serious threat to public health in the Kazakh, as in many other countries around the world. However, the development and widespread use of vaccines play a crucial role in preventing and controlling infectious diseases. This article examines the importance of vaccination in the control of infectious diseases in Kazakhstan, with supporting citations from authoritative sources.

This study examines the epidemiologic problem of mass non-vaccination of children by their guardians and the consequences of complications in the form of infection and spread of diseases such as hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, measles, rubella, poliomyelitis, tetanus, tuberculosis, mumps, Haemophilus influenza, pneumococcal infection, and influenza. The problem of the 21st century in vaccination of children of different age (from 1 year to 15 years) by the method of surveying parents, guardians in the State Autonomous Public Health Institution of Children's City Polyclinic No. 10 (hereinafter State Autonomous Public Health Institution of Children's City Polyclinic No. 10) is revealed. The relevance of this issue is indicated. The exact number of those under study, who is "For" and who is "Against" vaccination, the statistics of answers, quotes of vaccine opponents are revealed. Solutions and recommendations to improve the statistics of the problem cited, which will help the development of health care in the Kazakh, are offered. The terms of vaccination of children of any age are described, as well as possible risks in case of untimely appearance for vaccination are indicated.