Why Vaccines Work

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

As more and more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children or are vaccinating them later, diseases like measles are making a comeback. Are vaccines safe? How do vaccines work? Why do some people claim there is a link between vaccines and autism? 

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.2

List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.5

Identify how positive family practices and beliefs promote personal health.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.1.3

Determine barriers to practicing healthy behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.1

Describe how family values and behaviors influence the health of adolescents.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.1.2

Analyze how the environment, family history, personal behaviors, and health care can affect individual healthful living.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

HE19.8.2.1

Describe the influence of culture on health beliefs, practices, and behaviors.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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