Case Study:
Amara is a 34 year old first time mother of 7-week-old Nala and is attending her local medical clinic for a post birth check-up. In the course of her appointment Amara tells the GP she does not want to immunise Nala as she has heard there are links between immunisation and autism. She also believes that due to ‘herd immunity’ her child is not at risk of contracting diseases included within the vaccination schedule in Australia. The GP suggests that Amara speak to the Practice Nurse who provides immunisation service in this clinic.
Essay question:
Drawing on current research evidence and literature discuss the pathophysiology of immunity and the arguments for and against immunisation. In your essay you need to consider what information the Practice Nurse needs to explain to Amara regarding immunisation so that she can make an informed decision.
Assessment Guidelines:
1500 – 2000 word essay that discusses immunisation in relation to the case study provided (please note that a Practice Nurse is NOT a Nurse Practitioner)
In-text citations and referencing required using APA conventions
Minimum of 10 references
Cover page must identify unit code, title, student’s name, student’s VU number, total word count of the assignment
The assignment must be formatted in Word (with a file extension of doc or docx) and with a minimum of 1.5 line spacing.
The use of point form within your essay is not acceptable