Daily Life - Vaccinations (C0351)

A:

Hello Mrs Parker, how have you been?

B:

Hello Dr Peters. Just fine thank you. Ricky and I are here for his vaccines.

A:

Very well. Let’s see, according to his vaccination record, Ricky has received his Polio, Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots. He is 14 months old, so he is due for Hepatitis A, Chickenpox and Measles shots.

B:

What about Rubella and Mumps?

A:

Well, I can only give him these for now, and after a couple of weeks I can administer the rest.

B:

Ok great. Doctor, I think I also may need a Tetanus booster. Last time I got it was maybe fifteen years ago!

A:

We will check our records and I’ll have the nurse administer the booster as well. Now, please hold Ricky’s arm tight, this may sting a little.

Key Vocabulary

vaccine

a medical substance that protects people or animals

Polio

acute viral disease, usually affecting children and young adults

Tetanus

an infectious, often fatal disease caused by a specific bacterium that enters the body through wounds

Hepatitis

inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus or a toxin

Rubella

a mild contagious viral disease characterized by fever, mild upper respiratory congestion, and a fine red rash lasting a few days

Chickenpox

A disease common of children, characterized by mild headache and fever, and eruption of blisters on the skin

Measles

an acute infectious disease occurring mostly in children. red spots being a common sympton

Mumps

characterized by inflammatory swelling of the usually other salivary glands

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Supplementary Vocabulary

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