Childhood Immunisations Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the mechanism by which childhood vaccinations work
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2
Q
Common reasons for common obstacles to achieving good vaccination rates
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- complacency
- convenience
- lack of education
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3
Q
State several benefits of vaccinations in childhood (specific + broad)
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- prevents illness
- reduces burden on healthcare system
- well children’s cognition skills improve quicker
- physical strength of children develops quicker
- school performance is improved
- reduce medical expenditures
- increases parents productive time
- herd immunity
- reduction in antibiotic resistance
4
Q
How do we know that vaccines work and are safe?
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- measuring effectiveness
- safety (animal + human trail + surveillance)
- efficacy monitoring
5
Q
What is vaccine hesitancy?
A
The delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services
6
Q
What are two key bodies for childhood vaccinations information?
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Joint committee on vaccination + immunisation
The green book
