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How do vaccines work?

From Mystery Doug

How do vaccines work?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do vaccines work?" -- and follows the clues. A vaccine gives your immune system a safe preview of a germ so it learns to fight the real thing fast. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How do vaccines work?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about vaccine, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: vaccine, immune system, protect.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How do vaccines work?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.