Unit 4 - Session 4 by Alisha Garner https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7 Immunisation en-us 2018-02-07 15:05:33 UTC 2018-02-07 21:45:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229130091 - Immunisations are offered free of charge to all babies and young children in the UK.

 - Immunisations are given to babies and young children at specifc times during their life.

- This routine ensures the vaccines work well and fully protect the baby or young child.]]> 2018-02-07 15:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229130091 Immunisations work by making us produce antibodies to fight disease without actually infecting us with the disease. If the vaccinated person then comes into contact with the disease itself, their immune system will recognise it and immediately produce the antibodies they need to fight it. This is called passive immunity. Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229130372 2018-02-07 15:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229130372 Why are immunisations scheduled? Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229131782 - Ensuring children receive the right vaccinations at the right age is one of the most important ways to help them stay healthy and keep serious diseases at a distance.

- Over the course of their childhood and adolescene, children will recicve more than a dozen required vaccinations, half of which will be administered by the age of two.

- Keeping track of children's vaccinations isn't something you should trust by memory.

- The recommended immunisation scheduled is structured to optimize vaccine effectiveness, therefore isn't very important to stick to the recommended timing as much as possible.]]> 2018-02-07 15:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229131782 Advantages of immunisation: Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229134709 - Builds immune system

- Vaccination is different from giving medicine ti an unwell child to make them better. this benefits of vaccination are invisible. prevention is better than cure.

- Protects children from serious life threatening diseases.

- Reduces recovery time and therefore time off nursery or school; keeps other children and pregnant women safe too.

- They're not 100% effective in every child, but they're the best defence against the epidemic that used to kill or permanently disable millions of children and adults.

]]> 2018-02-07 15:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229134709 Possible risks: Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229150658 - All medicines have side effects. However, vaccines are among tge safest and the benefits of vaccinations far outweigh the risk of side effects.

- Most side effects from vaccination are mild and short lived.

- It's quite common to have redness or swelling around the injection site, but this soon goes away.

- Younger children or babies may be a bit irritable or unwell, or have a slight temperature. Again, this usally goes away within two days.

- In much rarer cases, some people have an allergic reaction soon after a vaccination. This is usually a rash or itching that affects part or all the body.]]> 2018-02-07 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229150658 Why some children are not immunised: Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229154416 - It is a parent/carer's choice as to whether or not their children are immunised.

- It is not the law to get children vaccinated, but it is strongly recommended for all.

- Some parents/carer's feel that their child should not be given doses of medication at such an early age.

- Some parents/carer's may feel that the vaccinations carry risks that they are not happy with.

- On rare occasions, children may react to certain vaccines, and some parents/carers are unwilling to put their baby or young child through that risk.

- Religious beliefs 

- Negative parental experiences

- Lack of access to clinics

]]> 2018-02-07 15:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229154416 The Red book Alisha_7 https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229158971 - This holds medical information about your child from birth to 4 years old.

- Sometimes it's given to you at the hospital when your baby is born.

- The Red book contains your babies details and information about their growth and development - it's where theirr measurments are recorded and their immunisations are detailed.]]> 2018-02-07 15:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Alisha_7/aeaxiwepawz7/wish/229158971