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the key stakeholders, and taken into account the most relevantethical considerations.17. Make clear to students that this module will focus mostly ondiseases that traditionally occur in childhood and that are readilytransmitted between people.“Childhood diseases” refers to diseases commonly acquired by children,who may build up immunity and get the disease only once (such aschickenpox). It does not refer to diseases such as strep throat or colds.This module focuses on the vaccines that are currently mandated forpublic school entrance. It does not address vaccines that might be usedin the future or that are currently being considered, such as the humanpapilloma virus (HPV) vaccine.28. As a lead-in to the next activity, ask students to list briefly whatkind of information they need to answer the ethical question.Activity 2:Gathering the Relevant FactsEstimated Time: 35–45 minutess3Procedure1. Reinforce the importance of gathering relevant facts in orderto better understand the context of the ethical question.2. Give each student a copy of Master 2.2: Gathering theFacts—Vaccines.See Teacher Support MaterialsAn answer key for Master 2.2 is available online athttp://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/bioethics/teacher. Additional information about disease occurrence and vaccinedevelopment, deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccination ratesby poverty level and in different states, vaccinations currently recommendedfor public school entry, and concerns related to vaccines and autism is alsoavailable there.3. Divide students into small groups of three or four. Explain thatthey will discuss Master 2.2 in their groups but should record theirown answers on their copies of the master.45Module 2 2-96