Introduction to vaccines – history, development and impact

课程简介

/ Basic concepts of vaccination A: Introduction to vaccines: 6 Hrs The history of vaccination Infections and mechanisms of disease induction Basic concepts of immunity and protection against infection Types of vaccines and their development Different ways of vaccine application (injections and others) B: Common vaccines used in modern times: Spread of infection and how they cause diseases 8 Hrs Implementation of vaccination A: Global vaccination programmes 4 Hrs Extended Program of Immunization (EPI) for children Disease-eradication programs using vaccines Mother and child protection via vaccines Pandemic and seasonal influenza vaccination Global partnerships for immunization B: Vaccination policy and implementation 2 Hrs Making a vaccine A: Making a vaccine and its approval for use in human 4 Hrs Targets for vaccine development

目标

This subject aims to introduce some general concepts about vaccines, immunity, impact and understanding of public health approach in the prevention of infections. The course is tasked to broaden the knowledge of students for critical life-long thinking and risk assessment for themselves and family when the topic of vaccination arises.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Programme exclusion: Only exclude students of programmes 12451 and 12451-SY. Other ABCT students are allowed to take this CAR subject.

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures Lectures will be used to cover some of the background biological knowledge including basic knowledge of immunity, recognition of self and non-self, vaccine types, vaccine development, programs of vaccination and sociology of vaccination. These background knowledges are needed for the understanding on the use of vaccine for a particular disease in human and animals. The main part of this subject will be used to cover different vaccines used in Hong Kong and globally. We expect to invite outside lecturers like medical doctors (to cover some clinical issues) and vaccine specialists (for general discussions on topics). Tutorials Exercises and videos will be provided before or during tutorials. We expect the students to participate in the discussions during tutorials. We will deliver the materials prior to the tutorials to encourage them to participate more actively during classes. Students will be required to present their assigned work during tutorials. Group poster presentations Students will be asked to present a topic of their choice to the whole class. A list of subjects relating to everyday knowledge on vaccination will be provided for the preparation of such posters. A total of 20 topics will be provided for choosing. Four students will be assigned into each group for poster preparation and presentation (total of 15 posters). The purpose is to allow more in-depth studies of sub-topics related to vaccines in general and to enhance higher order of thinking especially on societal debates on the pros and cons of vaccination. The final poster presentation is a group effort on information research on the topic and class discussion to enhance dissemination and