HCAD 630: Public Health Administration

Instructions:Develop a Consensus Statement

Culturally, the United States places great value on individual liberties, arguably more than any other nation on earth. This creates a natural tension between what may be beneficial for the general population and what may infringe on individual rights. Develop an 8-10 page consensus statement supporting of:

Mandatory Vaccinations and the Health Benefits

Define the societal benefit or burden and whether current practice is insufficient, about right, or overbearing. Remember this is not about individual opinions, all perspectives must be supported by appropriate scholarly research and consider opposing viewpoints.The consensus/position statement (https://owlcation.com/academia/How-to-Write-a-Position-Paper-which-argues-a-claim; https://study.com/academy/lesson/position-statement-definition-examples-quiz.html )should be 8-10 pages in length (body only, not counting the cover page, abstract, references, or any attachments) and conform to APA style.

Do you fully understand the instructions and requirements to completing the Consensus Statement? This assignment is not about individual (Personal) opinions, ALL perspectives must be supported by appropriate scholarly research and consider opposing viewpoints.

Please make sure the following is outlined in the the consensus statement paper supporting vaccines:

·Define the societal benefit or potential burdens, and,

·whether current practice is insufficient, about right, or overbearing.