Vaccination Benefits and Policies

The video explains the importance of vaccines in maintaining children's health and enabling them to attend school safely. It describes how vaccines work by simulating an infection to trigger the immune system without causing illness. The video also discusses the changes in school vaccination requirements, emphasizing the need for timely vaccinations to prevent outbreaks like pertussis. The concept of herd immunity is highlighted as a community benefit of widespread vaccination. The video concludes with a message from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

What is one of the primary benefits of vaccines for children?

• They make children smarter.

• They help children grow taller.

• They guarantee no illness ever.

• They keep children healthy and allow them to attend school.

How do vaccines provide immunity without causing the disease?

• By using antibiotics.

• By using vitamins.

• By using a small portion of the virus or bacteria.

• By using a full dose of the virus.

What is the purpose of booster doses in vaccination?

• To ensure the vaccine is not forgotten.

• To achieve lifelong immunity against certain diseases.

• To reduce the cost of vaccines.

• To make the vaccine taste better.

What recent change has been made to the school vaccination grace period?

• It has been extended to one year.

• It has been reduced to five days.

• It has been changed to ten days.

• It has been eliminated completely.

What is the consequence if a child does not receive the vaccine within the first five days of school?

• The child will receive a warning.

• The child will be given extra homework.

• The child will be excluded from school.

• The child will be given a different vaccine.

What is the expected outcome of vaccinating children sooner?

• Increased school fees.

• Herd immunity and reduced outbreaks.

• More frequent doctor visits.

• Longer school hours.

What outbreak occurred in the community three years ago?

• Chickenpox outbreak.

• Influenza outbreak.

• Pertussis outbreak.

• Measles outbreak.

What role do schools play if a child is behind on vaccines but the family makes a good-faith effort to begin the series?

• Schools will charge a fee.

• Schools will not exclude the child from education.

• Schools will provide the vaccines.

• Schools will exclude the child.

Who brought the message about building healthy communities?

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• The World Health Organization.

• The local school board.

• The Pennsylvania Medical Society.

What is the main goal of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's message?

• To promote new school uniforms.

• To increase school funding.

• To reduce school hours.

• To build healthy Pennsylvania communities.