Diseases stopped by immunisation Immunisation 2 5th and 7th Diseases stopped by immunisation

Revise – in an immunisation injection the nurse injects weak germs in to a baby – Why?

Injecting weak germs teaches the white cells that there is danger outside and they must be prepared to fight

Vaccines must be kept cold. Why. The weak germs get killed by heat Vaccines must be kept cold. Why? The weak germs get killed by heat. Then the white cells will not learn to fight them. How are the vaccines being carried to a village by the nurse sitting on the cycle?

Don’t let anyone give vaccines not kept in a fridge or brought to your village in a cold box

The nurse must clean the skin before an injection: why?

Different needle and syringe for each person- why Different needle and syringe for each person- why. Stop spread of disease from one person to another through needles

Story of Selvi- tetanus- why did parents refuse immunisation Story of Selvi- tetanus- why did parents refuse immunisation?- why immunise a well child?

Diphtheria- Rukmani’s story- why did her parents refuse immunisation Diphtheria- Rukmani’s story- why did her parents refuse immunisation? (vaccines cause fever)

Not all immunisations need needles

Rabies can be prevented What must be do if a dog bites Rabies can be prevented What must be do if a dog bites? Wash with soap, apply betadine, get vaccination

Immunisation schedule Birth- polio hepatitis B 1 ½ months DPT Hepatitis B Polio 2 ½ months DPT Hepatitis B Polio 3 ½ months DPT Polio 9 months Measles Hepatitis B 1 ½ years MMR Polio 5 years DPT Polio

Example of an immunisation card