Section III (10 marks)
COMPREHENSION
Instructions
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow, using complete sentences.
The important message from the doctor was that all children under five in Malawi should be vaccinated against the six killer diseases. These diseases are: measles, polio, tetanus, whooping cought, diptheria and tuberculosis. Each year many children are killed or crippled by these diseases. However, many people are not aware that common diseases can be prevented by immunising children.
In order for all children to be vaccinated, all community members and local leaders have to play a part in educating parents. Local leaders should organize meetings to discuss points of interest with parents, for example the importance of taking children to under five clinics. At these under five clinics, children receive vaccinations free of charge. The children should be vaccinated five times in their first year to ensure that they are well protected. There is need, therefore, to mobilize the participation of all parents to bring their children for immunization./...
QUESTIONS
1. What is it that many people don't know about common diseases?
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2. Why should children be vaccinated against the six killer diseases?
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