Year 9
Addressing concerns about vaccinations
This lesson will focus on what to expect during a vaccination, how to cope with pain and fear and examine the scientific response to the anti-vaccination movement.
Year 9
Addressing concerns about vaccinations
This lesson will focus on what to expect during a vaccination, how to cope with pain and fear and examine the scientific response to the anti-vaccination movement.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- What to expect
- Coping with fear/pain
- Scientific response to the anti-vaccination movement
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5 Questions
Q1.
A booster is an additional dose of a vaccine needed only once to 'boost' the immune system. Is this definition correct?
Yes
Q2.
In what year of school is in the 3-in-1 booster given?
Year 10
Year 8
Q3.
What is the term used to describe the situation where enough people are immune to a disease that it stops spreading throughout the community?
Cow immunity
Heard immunity
Q4.
Which of these statements about vaccines are not true?
Cause mild side effects
Protects against diseases
Save many lives
Q5.
What diseases does the 3-in-1 teenage booster protect you from?
Measles, polio and diphtheria.
Polio, diphtheria and mumps.
Tetanus, diphtheria and rubella.
7 Questions
Q1.
Vaccination and immunisation mean the same thing.
True
Q2.
Anti-vaxxer is someone who agrees with the use of vaccines for a variety of reasons. Is this definition correct?
Yes
Q3.
How many days might it be red and tender around the injection site after vaccination?
1-2 days
3-4 days
Q4.
Which of the following is not a good way to cope with fear and pain surrounding vaccinations?
Stay calm
Talk to someone about your worries
Try breathing techniques
Q5.
How many deaths do vaccinations prevent worldwide each year?
1.5 million
2 million
Q6.
Herd immunity protects.....
Children.
The elderly.
Q7.
It’s rare for someone to have an allergic reaction to a vaccination.
False