Disease Prevention through vaccination

Disease Prevention through vaccination

MI 1.4.1

Introduction

In the aftermath of the bacterial meningitis outbreak at Sue's University, all students who previously did not receive the meningitis vaccine were called back in for immediate vaccination.

History of Vaccination

• Edward Jenner
• 1796
• Smallpox vaccine

Part I: Causes of Death

What do you notice about disease trends between the 1900s and modern day? What factors do you believe contribute to the trends you observe? Write down the top 5 medical interventions you belive contributed - be prepared to share with the class.

Part II: The Power of Vaccines

Go to 1.4.1 > Part II: The Power of Vaccines Click through the interactive timeline to explore the major events of vaccine development. When you're finished, take notes on different types of vaccines (posted around the room)