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QUESTIONS TO ASK
Within this book are
three types of boxes with
questions to help your UNDERSTANDING VACCINES
critical thinking about
vaccinations. The icons will Vaccines are substances that help protect people
help you identify them. from diseases. They contain small amounts of the
same germs that cause the diseases. Vaccines rarely
make you sick, but they help you build antibodies
and develop immunity to diseases. If you are
vaccinated and still get the disease, the symptoms
will likely be mild in comparison to someone who
is not vaccinated.
Still, there is much debate about the use of
THE CENTRAL ISSUES
Learning about the main vaccines. In North America, there are nation-
points of information. wide programs to vaccinate children against
certain diseases, such as polio and measles.
Routine vaccines are readily available, and nearly
LOW RISK HIGH RISK all children take part in vaccination programs.
Despite the medical benefits, some people choose
not to get vaccinated for various reasons. There
is increasing resistance from people who believe
WHAT’S AT STAKE? vaccines are harmful or that herd immunity is a
Helping you determine better option. In some cases, religious or political
how the issue will beliefs keep people from getting vaccinated.
affect you. Many developing countries do not have the
funds to provide vaccinations to everyone. People
living in remote or underserved areas may not
have good access to health services. Education
programs to teach people about the benefits of
vaccines may be lacking in some areas. As a result,
people may fear vaccines or think them unsafe.
ASK YOUR OWN Before drawing any conclusions about vaccines,
QUESTIONS it is important to consider many different sources
Prompts to address gaps of information, facts, and viewpoints. Gaining a
in your understanding. well-rounded understanding of the issue will help
you form a balanced perspective or opinion.

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