The Immune System and Disease Control · Summer Term

Vaccination and Herd Immunity

The principles of active and passive immunity and the societal impact of large-scale vaccination programs.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is herd immunity essential for protecting vulnerable members of a population?
  2. 2What are the scientific and social challenges in developing a vaccine for rapidly mutating viruses like HIV?
  3. 3How should public health policy balance individual liberty with the need for mandatory vaccination?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - The Immune System and Disease ControlA-Level: Biology - Vaccination
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Immune System and Disease Control
Period: Summer Term

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