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.

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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. What to expect
  2. Coping with fear/pain
  3. 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?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q2.
In what year of school is in the 3-in-1 booster given?
Year 10
Year 8
Correct answer: Year 9
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.

7 Questions

Q1.
Vaccination and immunisation mean the same thing.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Anti-vaxxer is someone who agrees with the use of vaccines for a variety of reasons. Is this definition correct?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q3.
How many days might it be red and tender around the injection site after vaccination?
1-2 days
Correct answer: 2-3 days
3-4 days
Q4.
Which of the following is not a good way to cope with fear and pain surrounding vaccinations?
Correct answer: Panic
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
Correct answer: 3 million
Q6.
Herd immunity protects.....
Correct answer: All vulnerable members of our community.
Children.
The elderly.
Q7.
It’s rare for someone to have an allergic reaction to a vaccination.
False
Correct answer: True

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Health and prevention: Immunisation and vaccination

RSHE (PSHE)