Vaccine Analysis
In groups of 2 (3 if necessary), using recent scientific and evidence-based resources write a 3-5 page paper that addresses the following: ? A brief description of the illness/s that your vaccine aims to prevent. What are the risks of these illnesses? How contagious is the illness? o For example, MMR vaccine prevents measles, mumps and rubella. Measles is extremely contagious, etc. ? Describe the history and impact of the particular vaccine. o When was the vaccine created? How effective is it? Since its creation, how has this vaccine impacted the population? ? Discuss the current recommended CDC guidelines for the vaccine. o Schedule, dose, needle size, injection sites, etc. ? Discuss potential adverse effects from the vaccine and contraindications for receiving the vaccine ? Define herd immunity and discuss its importance to the health of a community. o What is the vaccination rate required to create herd immunity for your illnesses? ? Briefly discuss how you may discuss and promote a vaccine to a family who was hesitant about their child receiving the vaccine
