Operation Ouch! Season 8, Episode 5: What Are Vaccinations For?

We're Having a Baby

The doctors find themselves in a crazy race as they explore the special bones in your feet, followed by a look at the families awaiting the arrival of the first ever Ouch Babies. Meanwhile, there's an unbelievable mindbending trick, two new Ouch patients, and the return of Brilliant Bodies with an incredible barefoot runner. There's also a visit to the Emergency Department, where Junior needs surgery for a badly cut hand and Zack has a broken wrist.

Doctors Face Off

Dr Xand invents a facial-recognition system to keep his twin out of the lab, there is a brand new quiz putting the doctors on the spot in Ouchology, and Dr Chris investigates an amazing new technique to help organ transplant patients. Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department, Darusha has cut her head playing hockey and Riley has injured his foot on a metal post.

There's a lizard in the lab

There's a lizard in the lab sharing an amazing piece of body kit with you. Catch up with our Ouch Babies as each family goes for an ultrasound scan, join Dr Ronx as she meets body-popping Brilliant Body Kieran Lai and learn how to bend some arrows in today’s Mindbenders. Meanwhile, in the Emergency Department Victoria has trouble with her nails on the rugby pitch, and Jack has had a diving accident.

Loud, LOUD, LOUDER!

Dr Xand has created a thunder tube to show you how your vocal tract makes your voice loud, meet Brilliant Body Anoushé Husain as she takes Dr Ronx climbing, and find out who is today’s Top Doc in our Ouchology quiz. The doctors are on the wards for more medical questions in Ouch and About, while over in the Emergency Department Cameron has injured his mouth with his toothbrush and Victor has been injured in a rugby pile-up.

Slime, Snot and Bogies

For today’s lab, Dr Chris challenges Dr Xand to beat Dougie the dog in a race, showing you how your shoulders work. The doctors catch up with our Ouch Babies in their first weeks of life, and there is a face-twisting trick in today’s Mindbenders. We drop in on Ouch Patients Amelia and Finn, and Dr Xand meets triple jumper Naomi Ogbeta in Brilliant Bodies. Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department Abu Bakr has a broken nose and Georgina has a bent toe.

Flexible Arms and Triple Jumping

Dr Chris challenges Dr Xand to beat Dougie the dog in a race for today's lab, showing how your shoulders work. The doctors catch up with our Ouch Babies in their first weeks of life and there is a face-twisting trick in today's Mindbenders. We drop in on Ouch Patients Amelia and Finn, and Dr Xand meets triple jumper Naomi Ogbeta in Brilliant Bodies. Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department, Abu Bakr has a broken nose and Georgina has a bent toe.

Knobbly Knees and What They Are For

Can you wobble your kneecaps?! Find out why and what you need them for in today’s lab. Plus, meet three amazing Big Heart Ouch Award nominees and find out who is Top Doc in Ouchology. Dr Xand meets a brilliant body when he goes swimming with Paralympic medal winner Ellie Robinson, and discover some anxiety-busting tips in today's Mindboosters. Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department, Jake has broken his leg and Nicole has cut her hand.

Your Brilliant Brain and Sparky Signals

Dr Xand gets stuck to a wall in an experiment showing how your brain tells your muscles to move! Dr Ronx and Dr Chris are changing nappies in Ouch Baby and there are more medical questions on the wards in Ouch and About. We catch up with Ouch Patients Edward and Hasan for the last time, and there are more mindboosting tips as Dr Ronx reveals why it’s important to be kind to yourself. Meanwhile, over in the emergency department, Sophie has hurt her elbow swinging on monkey bars, and Daniel has cut his head in the school playground.

All Hail King Xand

Dr Xand takes to the throne when Dr Chris sets him the impossible task of being Mini-Xand’s pituitary gland. Things get competitive in Ouchology, and Dr Ronx meets dental patients to find out more about braces. We hear the lifesaving stories of three more Ouch Awards finalists, and there is advice on how to deal with grief in today’s Mindboosters. Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department, Jessica has hurt her neck, while George has been bitten by a horse.

It's a Tug-O-War!

There’s a tug of war in today’s lab as the doctors show the incredible strength of your ligaments. Dr Xand meets a dad and his son making bionic hands in their living room, we catch up with Ouch Patients Amelia and Finn, and our Ouch babies, for the last time. And, can you spot the disappearing head in Mindbenders? Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department Thomas has had a nasty fall from a swing and Roman has cut his chin playing tag.

Virus Alert!

Dr Chris puts Dr Xand inside a giant water balloon to show how viruses attack our bodies, there’s a final instalment of Ouchology and Dr Chris discovers how the shape of your ears enables you to hear. There are more mind-boosting tips and we meet our final three Ouch Awards finalists who have shown great personal courage. Meanwhile, over in the Emergency Department Eva is having trouble with her eczema and Demi receives treatment for a burn.

What Happened Next?

Join the doctors for a special episode as they revisit with Ouchers from across the last seven series to find out how they are doing now. We revisit Matthew, who had a cochlear implant enabling him to hear four years ago, as well as Ouch Patients Ruby and Bolu, to see how their leukemia and sickle cell anemia treatments are going. We find out if Declan made it back to diving competitions after breaking his leg a year ago and discover how much taller David has grown thanks to his ilizarov frame.

The Ouch! Awards 2

The Ouch Awards returns, celebrating children across the UK who have shown incredible courage and bravery dealing with illness, caring for others and saving lives. We reveal the winners of the four categories as the doctors surprise them at home, take them on a special day out and award them with their prizes and special Ouch! stethoscope.

Food, Poo and You

The doctors investigate food and poo to show you why it is important to know what you are eating and look after your body!

29 min