Kerboodle 2.1 - Vaccines 1 Flashcards
Kerboodle, Activate - Science, Activate 3 Kerboodle Book, Page 22-23
What are injections (most likely) for?
To prevent you from catching a disease. E.g. Measles
What are injections also known as?
Immunisations or vaccinations.
Immunisation is a way of ___.
inserting a vaccine into your body
Most times, injection is the most common way but another way can be ___.
in the form of drops into the mouth
What does a vaccine contain?
Dead or inactive forms of a disease-causing microorganism.
Can the microorganism (in the vaccine) make you ill?
No.
What does the vaccine do to your body?
Tricks your body into thinking that the harmful, active form of microorganism has entered your body.
What system does the vaccine trigger?
The immune system.
What is the immune system?
Your body’s system for fighting disease.
What is the result of getting a vaccine?
Your body becomes protected from the disease.
Name 2 of the vaccines you should get when you’re 2, 3, or 4 months of age. (UK based)
Polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hib meningitis, or meningitis C
Name 2 of the vaccines you should get when you’re about 13 months of age. (UK based)
Measles, mumps or rubella (MMR)
Name 2 of the vaccines you should get when you’re 3-5 years old. (UK based)
MMR, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, or whooping cough
Name the vaccine you should get when you’re 10-14 years old. (UK based)
Tuberculosis
Name the vaccine you should get when you’re 12-13 years old. (UK based, girls only)
Cervical cancer
