4/11 Vaccinations

Dialog>> Did you get a flu shot?

A: There seems to be a flu virus going around.
B: I know. Some of my friends are really sick.
A: Did you get a flu shot?
* get a flu shot: 독감 예방 접종을 맞다
ex> I got a flu shot just before flu season.
B: Not yet. Did you?
A: Uh-huh. I got one a month ago.
B: Maybe I should do the same thing.


RESPONSE>> Talk about various vaccinations.

Vaccinations are very important in our lives.

A vaccination injects antigenic material into our bodies.
ex> Injections are never pleasant as they usually involve needles.

Also known as a vaccine, it stimulates the immune system so that our bodies can fight off certain diseases.
ex> Exercise stimulates the muscles.
ex> Let’s stimulate their minds by making them read books.
ex> Our bodies can have trouble fighting off viral diseases.

If you aren’t vaccinated for some of these diseases, your body may never build the antibodies, leaving you vulnerable.
* vulnerable: 취약한
ex> People are vulnerable to disease when their immune system is down.

Vaccinations have been responsible for preventing the spread of otherwise deadly diseases such as smallpox.

Babies and children have to get vaccinated for various diseases.
ex>  I got vaccinated for measles, mumps, and rubella when I was five.

Adults also get things like flu shots, hepatitis shots, or cervical cancer vaccinations.

Immunization and inoculation are other words commonly used for vaccination.


@ I’m scared of needles.
난 (주사) 바늘이 무서워

1.     The doctor injected medicine into my muscles.
2.     The medicine stimulates your immune system.
3.     I drank a cup of coffee to fight off my sleepiness.
4.     I haven’t got vaccinated for hepatitis A yet.