English National Curriculum - Science Science

1. Explore vaccines

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Understand what vaccines are and how they work

Understand the different types of vaccines and their advantages and disadvantages

Understand the process of vaccine development and testing

Appreciate the benefits of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases

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Keywords

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inject

To force a fluid into something by using a special needle.

vaccine

A way to create immunity or protection against some diseases.

measles

A contagious disease in which there are fever and red spots on the skin.

coronavirus

The illness is called COVID-19, for short. A virus which spreads easily and has affected people all over the world.

cholera

A bacterial infection of the intestines.

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