The first stage in designing your presentation is to make a list of questions that will enable you to research the topic. Your presentation should answer these questions: What is tetanus?
What are the symptoms and consequences of the disease?
Who is at risk of developing tetanus?
How do vaccines work?
What is the history of the tetanus vaccine?
Who should receive the tetanus vaccine?
When should people receive the tetanus vaccine?
Why is this schedule important?
Has there been a change in tetanus incidence in the United States since the vaccine became available?
What are the risks of vaccination versus non-vaccination?
Do the risks outweigh the benefits?
Are there areas in the world in which tetanus is prevalent? If so, does this affect the recommendations for US vaccination?
Think about what you have heard about vaccines in discussions you have had with friends and family members or from news broadcasts. Write down two additional questions based on your observations to help you strengthen your arguments.