IntroductionParents make sure their children eat a proper diet, wear a bicycle helmet and get enough sleep. Every parent wants to do what's best for their children and protect them from harm. No parent would allow their child to play with a loaded gun, even with the safety on, expecting the best outcome. It would never have happened. But that's how it is. With every vaccine that is administered, we play Russian roulette with our children's lives. Childhood vaccinations have replaced common childhood diseases as the “rite of passage” for many young children. Many parents, on the advice of their doctor, dutifully take their children to the doctor every two months for what are considered important and safe vaccinations. Many parents are led to believe that vaccinating their children, despite the so-called mild risks associated with vaccines, is the responsible thing to do for the greater good, which includes the safety of their children, as well as the safety of the community. . But are parents informed about some of the ingredients in these so-called safe vaccines and the inherent risks of the ingredients? Are parents aware of the protection the U.S. government affords vaccine manufacturers and those who recommend and administer vaccines? Do parents realize that their child may simply be a sacrificial lamb? My goal is to shed light on the childhood vaccination epidemic. While there may be several ways to address opposition to childhood vaccinations (religious beliefs, risks of neurological problems and death), I will focus on some of the less commonly known factors behind childhood vaccinations, including: the protection of vaccine manufacturers, the inaccurate account of the lawyer...... half of the document ......istory.htmlFact sheet on vaccine ingredients. (2011, February 22). In the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved October 12, 2011, from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/additives.htmParesthesia. (n.d.). At Merriam-Webster. Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/paresthesiaShould Vaccines Be Required for Children?. (2011, July 15). Vaccines.ProCon.org. Retrieved from http://vaccines.procon.org/Vaccine Injury Problems & Law. (2009). In Minnesota Medical Malpractice. Retrieved October 18, 2011, from http://www.minnesotamedicalmalpractice.com/Medical-Malpractice-Vaccine-Injury.htmWhy it is important to monitor the safety of vaccines. (2011, February 5). In the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved October 8, 2011, from http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/SafetyAvailability/VaccineSafety/UCM096228