Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 12:53:00
Major
Statistics - Actuarial Science
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2019
Abstract
This paper is a study regarding how vaccination rates are related to the number of measles cases that occur in a particular state. First, I will review the history of vaccines and the motivations for the refusals of this medical procedure. In addition, I will examine the various regulations regarding vaccinations and which states allow non-medical exemptions for religious or personal reasons. Within my analysis, I will provide examples of recent outbreaks to represent the extent of this current dilemma. Furthermore, I will offer potential solutions to mitigate measles outbreaks and the science regarding Herd Immunity Thresholds (HIT) to limit the spread of communicable diseases. To show the relationship between vaccination rates and the number of measles cases in a particular state, I will perform regression and correlation analysis on these statistics.
Research Sponsor
Nao Mimoto
First Reader
Dr. Mark Fridline
Second Reader
Dr. Rich Einsporn
Recommended Citation
Sebunia, Abigail, "Lack of Vaccination Risks" (2019). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 872.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/872