Across
- 4. I will only approve a vaccine if it is safe, effective and the benefits outweigh the risks.
- 5. I am an example of a disease that has reached herd immunity due to vaccines.
- 6. I am a dangerous pathogen(virus) that has made lots of people sick.
- 8. I protect us against diseases caused by viruses and bacteria. I am made up of special organs, cells and tissue that work together to fight off invaders.
- 9. I am something you put into your body that keeps you from getting certain diseases.
- 10. I am also known as a germ. I can cause colds or a flu.
Down
- 1. I am a type of vaccine that actually contains germs. However, the germs in these vaccines are already dead or very weak.
- 2. A new vaccine goes through three phases to make it safe and effective
- 3. when enough people are vaccinated and immune to the disease, the chances of an outbreak are small.
- 7. our immune system makes these special particles. I lock onto specific antigens.