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The rejection of the Covid-19 vaccine by various countries has been extensively
discussed by various literary personnel. This paper will review Peter Hotez's "Covid-19 meets
the anti-vaccine movement," microbes and infection. Hotez posted this extensive research work
on the Elsevier research hub, where the most verified, scholarly, and peer-reviewed journals are
posted for reference. This source is Hotez's original work and has not been peer-reviewed by
other scholars. The source presents the context of vaccine rejection and its implications on the
perpetrators. The source is also availed at the PubMed. The author is also engaged in vaccine
development for the Covid-19 virus. His main context is the mass rejection of the vaccines out
of ignorance and inadequate understanding of the viral effects on immunity. This source is rich
amidst rejection from other countries and sections of society members. It is also a reliable source
However, the work is thin in size, meaning the contents may be rich but inadequate to most
Source Evaluation
The credibility of this source is depicted in most instances between the writings. First, the
author states the significant benefits of mandatory vaccination by providing a case example of
the United States' current decline in the number and rate of infections. This is an example of
states that have mandated vaccination of citizens and have witnessed significant variations
between the periods before vaccination and periods after vaccination, thus making critical
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conclusions that the vaccination is important in reducing infections, vulnerability, and death. To
mitigate the consequences of the virus, the author suggests that countries should impose
among the population. Countries with not authorized mandatory vaccination such as Tanzania
are trailing with a high number of daily infections and Covid-19 related deaths (Hotez, 2020).
These countries have contrary beliefs to what the medical experts and the world health
The author also presents useful information about controversial prodigies surrounding
immunization. Some people believe that immunization must always interfere with genotypic
formations. These individuals reject child immunization for fear of uncertainties in future life
provisions. Like other vaccines, Covid-19 is tested and verified by medical professionals and the
WHO to be authentic (Hotez, 2020). This article helps create public awareness concerning the
mythical conceptions of covid-19 vaccine by a section of countries and individuals who reject
vaccination, citing mythical bases. Usefulness and resourcefulness are depicted using graphical
representation to project the surge in coronavirus infection, comparing the virus to measles
The author also inscribes the prevalence of the covid-19 virus and vaccine rejection to a
health crisis targeting scientists across the global spectrum (Hotez, 2020). When countries reject
a vaccine, it could be claimed on scientific faults, which are rare because the vaccine is tested
before use. The author also presents a critical proposition to the public, appealing to citizens to
understand the importance of vaccination in preventing viral infections. He states that most viral
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infections don't have cures; instead, they can just be subjected to containment measures to
The author asserts the commitment of scientists from across the world in sensitization of
covid-19 prevalence and truth about the virus. Consequently, there are groups also claiming the
non-existence of the virus. Besides, other billionaires also claim that developing the covid-19
virus can cause other implications on the targeted groups (Hotez, 2020). This is considered a
business mechanism for stopping producers so that these groups can come in with a different
virus. According to the author, other groups also believe that the virus originated from Wuhan,
China, a 5G transmission wave that affects only 5G users globally. From the author's
This article intensively articulates the idea of massive rejection of the coronavirus in most
countries, citing the relevance of mandatory vaccination in most countries. With comprehensive
information contained in this resource, the author asserts the usefulness and credibility of the
source. Besides intensive graphical analysis and presentation of data, the author depicts a
substantial presentation of analytical data. This source will help me arrive at my project
objectives of ascertaining the essence of mandatory vaccination rule imposed by the US and
other countries. Also, arriving at the detrimental impacts encountered by countries that have
Reference
162. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7235572/
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Reflection
When ascertaining the credibility and usefulness of my source, I asked myself the
authenticity of the author. In this question, I got an eligible answer that stated that the author is
also a participant in developing the vaccines. Besides, he is a researcher, thus ascertaining the
This evaluation will keep me aware of the research goals and topic by articulating
relevant sources in acquiring sources. This will, in turn, impact my understanding of the concepts