Understanding vaccinations

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

Understanding vaccinations

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

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

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

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