A. RESEARCH You are going to make a vaccine information chart for you and your family. To prepare,
search for information about vaccines online. Answer the questions and take notes. Use the
websites below or any other reliable source of information:
• www.vaccines.gov
• www.cdc.gov/vaccines
Digital Literacy
Most websites have web pages with tabs at the top that help you find the information you need. When you click
a tab, you see a dropdown menu with a list of topics. For example, if you want to find out where to get vaccinated,
go to www.vaccines.gov, click the tab “Get Vaccinated” and then “Where to Go” on the dropdown menu.
1. What vaccinations does each member of your family need? When do they need to get the
vaccinations? Is there anyone in your family who should avoid getting vaccinated because of a
health condition?
2. Where can you and your family get vaccinated? Who do you call to make an appointment?
3. Are the vaccines free, or do you have to pay for them? If you have to pay, are they covered by your
health insurance? If you don't have health insurance, which programs offer free or low-cost vaccines?
4. How can you prepare for the vaccination appointment? What do you need to take with you?
Are there any questions you should ask the nurse or doctor?
5. What can you expect after the vaccination? Are there any side effects that you should be aware of?
How should you treat them?
1. Each member of my family needs different vaccinations based on their age and health condition. For example, my children need vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and flu, while my elderly parents need vaccines for shingles and pneumonia. The CDC website provides a recommended vaccination schedule for children and adults to follow. There is no one in my family who should avoid getting vaccinated because of a health condition.
2. My family and I can get vaccinated at various places such as local pharmacies, healthcare providers, and health departments. I can call my healthcare provider to make an appointment for vaccinations.
3. Some vaccines are covered by my health insurance, while others may require payment. If I don't have health insurance, programs like the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program offer free or low-cost vaccines for eligible children. It is important to check with my health insurance provider or the vaccination provider for coverage details.
4. To prepare for the vaccination appointment, I should bring my identification, health insurance information, and any vaccination records. I should ask the nurse or doctor about the vaccine being administered, any potential side effects, and how to care for myself or my family members after receiving the vaccine.
5. After the vaccination, I can expect mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site or a low-grade fever. These side effects are normal and typically resolve on their own. If any severe side effects occur, I should contact my healthcare provider. It is recommended to stay hydrated, rest, and take over-the-counter pain relievers if needed to treat any side effects.
B. CREATE Now use the information you collected to create a vaccine information chart for you and your family.
me my family
Vaccine
When
Where
Payment
Before: How to prepare
After: What to expect
Date Received
| | Me | Family |
|---------------|------------------|----------------|
| Vaccine | Flu, Tdap | MMR, Flu, Pneumonia |
| When | Yearly | MMR: 1st dose at 12-15 months, 2nd dose at 4-6 years; Flu: Yearly in fall; Pneumonia: One dose at 65 years or older |
| Where | Healthcare provider, pharmacy | Healthcare provider, health department |
| Payment | Covered by insurance, check with provider | Some covered by insurance, check with provider; Vaccines for Children Program |
| Before | Bring identification and insurance card; ask about potential side effects | Bring identification and insurance card; check eligibility for VFC program |
| After | Mild soreness at injection site, rest and hydrate; contact healthcare provider for severe side effects | Soreness at injection site, low-grade fever; rest, hydrate, take over-the-counter pain relievers if needed |
| Date Received |
|----------------|
| 09/15/2021 |
| 07/20/2021 |
| 02/10/2021 |
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| | Me | Family |
|---------------|------------------|----------------|
| Vaccine | Flu, Tdap | MMR, Flu, Pneumonia |
| When | Yearly | MMR: 1st dose at 12-15 months & 2nd dose at 4-6 years; Flu: Yearly in fall; Pneumonia: At 65+ years |
| Where | Healthcare provider, pharmacy | Healthcare provider, health department |
| Payment | Covered by insurance (check), some free through VFC | Covered by insurance (check), some free through VFC |
| Before | Bring ID & insurance; ask about side effects | Bring ID & insurance; check VFC eligibility |
| After | Soreness, rest, hydrate, contact provider for severe side effects | Soreness, low-grade fever, rest, hydrate, OTC pain relievers for discomfort |
| Date Received |
|----------------|
| 09/15/2021 |
| 07/20/2021 |
| 02/10/2021 |