Vaccines for ChildrenBy: Kaitlin Capinjola

What is a vaccine?Injections that give off a killed or weakened disease to imitate the infection

Vaccines can be delivered by needle injections, by the mouth, or by aerosol

They can help you by preparing your immune system to fight diseases

Who introduced the first vaccine?Edward Jenner

He invented the smallpox vaccine

The first vaccine that was developed, was introduced in 1789, by Edward Jenner

Pros of Vaccines Pros

Can save your child’s life

Ingredients in vaccines are safe in the amount they are used

Major medical organizations state that vaccines are safe

Vaccines save parent’s and their child time and money

Cons of VaccinesCons

Can cause serious side effects

Long-term seizures and permanent brain damage may be related to specific types of vaccines.

vaccines are unnatural, and natural immunity is more effective than vaccines

that vaccines focus on have over time disappeared

Is it important to vaccinate your child?

1) Vaccines protect future generations

2) Vaccines are very safe and effective

3) Vaccines protect your child and the loved ones around you

QuizWhat is a vaccine?

Name a pro of vaccines for children

Name a con of vaccines

Name a reason to vaccinate your child

Who introduced the first vaccine?

Answers •Injections that give off a killed or weakened disease to imitate the infection

•Can save your child’s life

•Can cause serious side effects

•Vaccines protect future generations

•Edward Jenner