Three disadvantages of immunization include: creating an environment for disease spread if less than 90% of the population is immunized, some individuals experiencing mild reactions or side effects, vaccinations potentially not providing 100% protection, and the inconvenience, unpleasantness, pain, or cost associated with booster injections.
Disadvantages of immunization can include the spread of diseases if vaccination rates are low, mild side effects, incomplete protection, and the inconvenience or cost of booster shots.
| Front | What are the 3 main disadvantages of immunisation? |
|---|---|
| Back | Any 3 from below:
-When less than 90% of populatin are immunised, these vaccination creates an environment where infectious diseases can take hold and spread
-Some people suffer mild reactions/side-effects
-Vaccinations may not provide 100% protection
-Booster injections are often needed. They can be inconvenient, unpleasant or painful, and sometimes expensive |
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