Lesson 1 of 2
  • Year 9

Understanding vaccinations

This lesson will focus on what vaccinatons are, in particular booster (3-in-1) and annual vaccinations.

Lesson 1 of 2
  • Year 9

Understanding vaccinations

This lesson will focus on what vaccinatons are, in particular booster (3-in-1) and annual vaccinations.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Explanation of how a vaccination/immunisation works
  2. Booster jabs - why they are necessary in some cases
  3. Annual jabs - e.g. flu

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is another word for a vaccine?

Correct answer: All of the above
Booster
Jab
Shot
Vaccination

Q2.
Vaccinations in the UK are rigorously tested.

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
Are vaccinations usually given in the upper arm?

No
Correct answer: Yes

Q4.
What do we call vaccines that are given every year?

Correct answer: Annual vaccines
Flu vaccines
Monthly vaccines

6 Questions

Q1.
Vaccination and immunisation mean the same thing.

Correct answer: False
True

Q2.
A booster is an additional dose of a vaccine needed only once to 'boost' the immune system. Is this definition correct?

Correct answer: No
Yes

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
Correct answer: Herd immunity

Q4.
Which of these statements about vaccines are not true?

Cause mild side effects
Correct answer: Contain mercury
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.
Correct answer: Tetanus, polio and diphtheria.

Q6.
Why is there a flu 'season'?

Correct answer: The flu virus thrives in the cold, dry winter weather
The flu virus thrives in the hot environment of summer