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��How To Handle Your Vaccines Like a Champ

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What We Will Learn

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Vaccines

The CARD System

The Tdap vaccine and the Meningococcal vaccine

How vaccines help protect us and what to expect on immunization day

Tips and tricks to keep calm on immunization day

An explanation of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and meningococcal infection and how these vaccines help protect you.

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Vaccines

What you need to know about vaccines at school

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Meet Angelo

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Let’s review what you’ve learned.

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What are vaccines?

Vaccines are medicines you can take to prevent some diseases before they happen..

Vaccines save many lives each year.

Guess how many!

500,000 lives
2 - 3 million lives
100,000 lives

d. 1 million lives

e. 1 - 2 million lives

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2-3 million lives

Vaccines save 2-3 million lives per year!

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How do vaccines work?

Vaccines are medicines you can take to help prevent some diseases before they happen.

Vaccines work with our immune system to help the body develop protection against diseases.

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Why do I need vaccines?

Vaccines help protect you against serious diseases that can make you really sick.

When you get vaccinated, you help protect others too!

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Are vaccines safe?

Yes. Vaccines are very safe.

Doctors and scientists study vaccines very well to make sure they are safe.

Vaccines are held to the highest safety standards.

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Immunization Day

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BEFORE

Take the vaccine permission form home. Talk about it with your parent or guardian. Bring the signed from back to school.

ON THE DAY

Wear a short sleeve t-shirt or top that lets your upper arm be reached easily and eat breakfast.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Nurses will visit your school to give vaccines. Ask questions! The nurse will give you the vaccine in you upper arm.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Some people don’t feel anything. Some people feel like they have a sore arm. There may be some swelling where the vaccine was given.

Before Immunization day you will need to take the vaccine permission form home and talk about it with your parent or guardian. Bring the signed form back to school. It is really important that all of the information on the form is filled out so that nothing is missing.

Eating breakfast and keeping hydrated helps you stay energized and prepared for immunization day. The vaccine is going in the muscle in your upper arm (point to deltoid). So wearing short sleeves or a top that lets your upper arm be reached easily will make it easy and quick.

Nurses come to your school to give the vaccines. First, the nurse will ask you a few questions and check over your signed form. Next, the nurse will give you the vaccine in your upper arm. Can everyone show where the needle will go on your own arm? You can feel the muscle there (demo where the needle will go in the upper arm). You might feel a pinch, pressure, or pushing when given the needle. This will only last a few seconds. Then, it is done. Don't hesitate to ask questions or let the nurse know if you are scared or nervous (these are all normal feelings!). Just let the nurse know if you want to be in a quiet room or space.

The nurses at your local health unit, community health centre, or primary care clinic can answer questions about vaccines. They can also talk to you about mature minor consent. This means you may be able to give consent for yourself. This means you may be able to give consent for yourself if a healthcare provider is sure that you understand the need for health care, what the health care involves and the benefits and risks of the health care.

Lots of people don’t feel any different after getting a vaccine. Some people might have a mild reaction like a sore arm or some redness or swelling where the vaccine was given. The nurses will make sure you’re feeling good before you go back to class. If you are not feeling good, let the nurse know.

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What if I am afraid of needles?

You’re not alone! It’s normal to feel anxious or worried about getting vaccinated.

We are going to learn how to make vaccines more comfortable and make immunization day easier.

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CARD SYSTEM

Getting comfortable on immunization day

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Comfort

Ask

Relax

Distract

Find ways to be comfortable.

Ask questions.

Keep yourself calm.

Shift your attention to something else.

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Find ways to be comfortable.

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How to get comfortable

Have a snack before and after.
Wear a top that lets your upper arm be reached easily.
Bring an ite, that gives you comfort.
Relax your arm so that it is loose or jiggly.
Squeeze your knees together if you feel faint or dizzy.

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Ask questions to be prepared.

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Questions you can ask:

What will happen?
What will it feel like?
Can I bring a friend?
Can I have privacy?
Can I lie down?

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Keep yourself calm.

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How to relax

Take slow deep breaths into your belly, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Do some positive self-talk (tell yourself you can handle this).
Have someone with you to support you.
Have privacy.

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Shift your attention to something else.

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How to distract yourself

Talk to someone.
Play a game, listen to music or watch a video on your phone (if allowed by your school).
Read a book, comic or magazine.
Allow yourself to daydream about fun things.

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ASK YOURSELF:

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Tdap Vaccine

Learn about tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

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Let’s Learn about the Tdap vaccine

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Let’s Learn about the Tdap Vaccine

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Tetanus

Tetanus is caused by bacteria found in dirt, dust, and soil.
When the bacteria enter the body they produce a toxin that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body.
Up to 1 in 5 people who get tetanus may die.

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Fun Fact – an old name for tetanus

In the early 1900s, tetanus used to be called “patriotic lockjaw.”

At the time, tetanus was commonly spread by fireworks, often during celebrations of America’s independence. The fireworks would explode in dirt containing the tetanus bacteria, and send shrapnel into people’s skin.

According to the American Medical Association, 406 people died of “patriotic lockjaw” in 1903.

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Diphtheria

Diphtheria is an infection of the nose and throat caused by bacteria.
The bacteria are spread through the air by sneezing or coughing, and by direct skin-to-skin contact.
Diphtheria can result in very serious breathing problems, heart failure and death.

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Pertussis

Pertussis (whooping cough) is an infection of the airways caused by bacteria.
The bacteria are easily spread by coughing, sneezing, or close face-to-face contact.
Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death.

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Why do teens need the Tdap vaccine?

Most students got these vaccines when they were younger, but the protection can fade over time.

When you get vaccinated, you help protect others too!

The Tdap vaccine given in Grade 9 is a booster dose.

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The Tdap vaccine

Prevention

It is much safer to get the Tdap vaccine than to get any of these diseases.

Protection

The best way to prevent tetanus or spread diphtheria and pertussis to others is to get the Tdap vaccine.

Safe

Vaccines are very safe. Doctors and scientists study vaccines very well to make sure they are safe.

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Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccine

Learn about meningococcal infection.

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Let’s Learn about Meningococcal Infection

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Meningococcal Infection

Meningococcal infection is caused by bacteria.
This includes meningitis, an infection of the lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
The bacteria can spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing, or close face-to-face contact.

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Why do teens need the meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine?

These infections can be life-threatening. Teens and young adults are at higher risk.

When you get vaccinated, you help protect others too!

The meningococcal vaccine protects you from serious infections like meningitis and blood infections caused by meningococcal bacteria.

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Fun Fact – Fighting antimicrobial resistance

Bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics, but it is better to prevent meningitis by getting vaccinated.

Getting vaccinated helps prevent antimicrobial resistance.

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The Meningococcal Quadrivalent Vaccine

Prevention

For every 100 people who get sick with a meningococcal infection, up to 15 will die, even if treated.

Protection

The meningococcal quadrivalent vaccine helps protect you and others.

Safe

Vaccines are very safe. Doctors and scientists study vaccines very well to make sure they are safe.

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HPV Vaccine

What is HPV? Learn about human papillomavirus.

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HPV: Human papillomavirus

HPV stands for human papillomavirus.
It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world.
Sometimes HPV can cause genital warts or cancer.

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Why do preteens and teens need the HPV vaccine?

When you get vaccinated, you help protect others too!

The vaccine works best when it's given before exposure to HPV.

The HPV vaccine can help prevent HPV infections that can cause cancer later in life.

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Fun fact - the discovery that led to the HPV vaccine

In 1995, Dr. Anne Szarewski discovered that HPV causes cervical cancer.

This led to the creation of the HPV vaccine.

She was a lead investigator for some trials for the first HPV vaccine.

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The HPV vaccine

Prevention

The HPV vaccines helps to prevent cancer.

Protection

The HPV vaccine helps protect you and others.

Safe

More than millions of HPV vaccine doses have been safely been given worldwide.

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Final quiz

Review what you learned & earn a vaccine

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Vaccines protect:

You

Your friends and family

People who can’t get vaccinated

All of the options

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Vaccines protect:

Vaccines teach your body how to recognize and fight off germs.

Your friends and family

People who can’t get vaccinated

Vaccines give you the disease they are meant to protect against.

All of the options

You

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Vaccines save more than 2 million lives worldwide every year.

True

False

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Vaccines save more than 2 million lives worldwide every year.

False

True

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All vaccines must be shown to be safe and effective before they are approved for use in Canada.

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False

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All vaccines must be shown to be safe and effective before they are approved for use in Canada.

False

True

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How do vaccines work?

Vaccines teach your body how to recognize and fight off germs.

Vaccines kill germs after the germs have made you sick.

Vaccines strengthen your muscles to fight off germs.

Vaccines give you the disease they are meant to protect against.

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How do vaccines work?

Vaccines teach your body how to recognize and fight off germs.

Vaccines kill germs after the germs have made you sick.

Vaccines strengthen your muscles to fight off germs.

Vaccines give you the disease they are meant to protect against.

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CARD stands for:

Calm, Ask, Rest, Distract

Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract

Comfort, Acknowledge, Relax, Defect

Calm, Acknowledge, Rest, Deflect

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CARD stands for:

Calm, Ask, Rest, Distract

Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract

Comfort, Acknowledge, Relax, Defect

Calm, Acknowledge, Rest, Deflect

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True

False

You can ask the nurse questions on vaccination day.

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You can ask the nurse questions on vaccination day.

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What can you do to help stay calm when getting a vaccine?

Take lots of quick breaths.

Hold your breath.

Take slow deep breaths.

None of these options.

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What can you do to help stay calm when getting a vaccine?

Take lots of quick breaths.

Hold your breath.

Take slow deep breaths.

None of these options.

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Playing a game or watching a video on your phone can help make getting a vaccine easier.

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False

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Playing a game or watching a video on your phone can help make getting a vaccine easier.

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True

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What can you do to get comfortable when getting a vaccine?

Flex your muscles.

Wear a long-sleeved shirt.

Straighten your arm.

Make your arm loose or jiggly.

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What can you do to get comfortable when getting a vaccine?

Flex your muscles.

Wear a long-sleeved shirt.

Straighten your arm.

Make your arm loose or jiggly.

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The Tdap vaccine prevents:

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis

Only tetanus

Diphtheria and pertussis

The Tdap bacteria

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The Tdap vaccine prevents:

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis

Only tetanus

Diphtheria and pertussis

The Tdap bacteria

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What is the name of bacteria that causes meningitis?

Meningitis bacteria

Brain fever bacteria

Meningococcal bacteria

Meningitis virus

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What is the name of bacteria that causes meningitis?

Meningitis bacteria

Brain fever bacteria

Meningococcal bacteria

Meningitis virus

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