Scripted Story - Vaccinations - High School

Scripted Story - Vaccinations - High School

This scripted story is written for Year 7 children to help them prepare for vaccinations. It could be used as an example for children in other years who need support.

It includes specific information about what to expect and why vaccinations are necessary.

The story should be read with the child several times before the event to prepare them for what is going to happen. It is best to read the story in a relaxed and comfortable environment. The story should be delivered directly to the child in a calm and re-assuring tone and preferably with their involvement in reading and reviewing the content of the story. The story can be reviewed as often as required, using questioning to ascertain the child's understanding. Another approach may be to re-write the story to include partial sentences that the child is then able to fill in.