Immunisation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the benefits of immunisation and evaluate the arguments around them.
Key learning points
- Vaccines protect against deadly diseases.
- Vaccines are thoroughly tested before being used.
- Vaccines do not contain anything harmful, only ingredients to make them work.
- Vaccines have made deadly diseases like smallpox, polio and tetanus, rare or eliminated in the UK.
- If people stop having vaccines, it's possible for infectious diseases to quickly spread again.
Keywords
Immunisation - the process of becoming immune or resistant to a disease, usually through a vaccine
Vaccination - the process of receiving a vaccine, for example, receiving the injection, or taking an oral or nasal dose
Antibodies - disease-fighting proteins that play a crucial role in the immune system; they recognise infectious invaders, such as bacteria and viruses, and help the body destroy them
Live vaccines - contain weakened versions of viruses or bacteria, giving long-term protection
Non-live vaccines - contain viruses or bacteria that have been destroyed, or just parts of them; several doses or a booster are needed for full protection
Common misconception
You only have vaccinations as a baby or young child.
Vaccinations are offered by health professionals at different ages.
Teacher tip
You may wish to work with your local public health team to time delivering this lesson at the same time that pupils might receive vaccinations.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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Q3.Which of the following is the best way for a teenager to maintain good overall health?
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Q5.Signs that you should seek medical help include ...
Q6.If you notice a change to your health, you should not ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of vaccines?
Q2.What do vaccines contain?
Q3.Which of the following diseases has been eradicated, thanks to vaccines?
Q4.Match the words to the definitions.
disease-fighting proteins with a crucial role in the immune system
the process of receiving a vaccine and becoming immune to a disease
the process of receiving a vaccine, e.g. injection, oral or nasal dose
Q5.Vaccines are always rigorously before being used.
Q6.When are vaccines usually offered in the UK?
To help you plan your 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Immunisation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Immunisation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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