Lesson Plan

• Describe Japan’s integrated influenza control programme, including vaccination, surveillance and public‑health policies.
• Analyse how each strategy contributes to reductions in morbidity and mortality.
• Interpret data on vaccination coverage and ILI trends to evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Compare Japan’s approach with other national responses and suggest improvements.

• Projector or interactive whiteboard
• PowerPoint slides summarising key strategies
• Handout with data table (vaccination coverage & ILI cases)
• Worksheet for data analysis and short answer questions
• Sticky notes for exit‑ticket responses

Begin with a quick poll: “What measures do you think a country can take to stop the flu?” Connect responses to prior knowledge of vaccination and hygiene. Explain that today’s focus will be on Japan’s comprehensive programme and that students will be able to assess its impact by the end of the lesson.

1. Do‑now (5′): Students list known flu‑control measures on sticky notes; share briefly.
2. Mini‑lecture (10′): Present Japan’s six key strategies with slide visuals.
3. Data analysis activity (12′): In pairs, use the handout to calculate the percentage reduction in ILI cases (2018‑2020) and discuss what contributed to the change.
4. Group discussion (8′): Each pair shares one strategy they consider most effective and why, linking to the “Key Lessons” list.
5. Case‑study synthesis (10′): Whole class creates a flowchart on the board showing how surveillance feeds into vaccine production, public communication, treatment and feedback.
6. Check for understanding (5′): Quick quiz via Kahoot or show of hands on key facts.

Recap the interconnected nature of Japan’s flu‑control measures and how data‑driven decisions improve outcomes. Students complete an exit ticket stating one lesson they can apply to other health‑policy contexts. Assign homework: write a brief paragraph comparing Japan’s approach with another country’s strategy.