UK vaccination schedule

Question 1

True/False: The meningitis B vaccine is available to all children as part of the UK childhood vaccine schedule.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True/False: All vaccines carry the risk of causing the disease they are trying to prevent.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True/False: The flu vaccine took long to be added to the routine UK vaccination schedule because flu is not a life-threatening condition

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True/False: Excipients in vaccines are a cause for concern for many individuals and they are one of the reasons that could lead to people refusing vaccinations.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True/False: Herd immunity is reached when 50% of the target population is vaccinated.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

In 3 sentences, explain to a worried parent why the MMR vaccine cannot cause autism in children

Answer 6

Extensive research involving millions of children has shown no link between the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and autism. The original study that suggested a connection was found to be fraudulent and has been completely discredited by the scientific community. The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and protects children from serious, potentially life-threatening diseases.