The history of the vaccine and the ethics of mandatory vaccination at work.For more than two centuries, humans have benefited from vaccines. Today, active vaccination of our populations, whether in a professional setting, such as a clinic or hospital, in a military setting, or in a simple civilian setting, has proven to be the most powerful and cost-effective method of controlling infection . . On a global scale, the current diversity, scope and use of vaccines is unprecedented, with new technologies and scientific developments aggressively combating the wide range of infections that frequently appear, in an effort to threaten our diverse human populations. Although the vaccine is recognized and recognized as one of the greatest success stories of the twentieth century, the history of the modern vaccine in the United States has had a long and interesting past. Today, vaccines have attracted much attention in the country through new mandatory workplace vaccination policies, various laws, acts and regulations governing the application and distribution of vaccines nationwide, as well as numerous heated debates questioning the validity of the vaccines and its effects on our nations. children. Furthermore, as the global threat of infectious diseases increases, the World Health Organization has taken a strong foothold in the global fight against infections. A vaccine is defined as a biological composition, which prepares and promotes active acquired immunity against a specific disease. It is the active administration of the vaccine through vaccination, which has been studied and proven to be the most effective method to address and resist the inf… middle of paper… workforce. From these findings, new and effective strategies and policies have been implemented that require mandatory vaccinations throughout the healthcare sector. Additionally, as an alternative, some policies allow the individual entering a healthcare facility the option to forgo vaccination, especially during flu season, and to actively apply a face mask when in a patient care area (Born , Ikura, Laupacis, 2014). While an organization's communication of the risks of vaccinations has often caused alarm, anxiety, and outrage among many of its workers, the very act of providing educational resources, following a strict code of conduct, as well as following the ethical principle of charitable , gave the government and all health organizations the authority to apply and implement necessary and effective mandatory vaccination policies.