Vaccinations

• What is introduced into the body during vaccination?

  A small amount of a dead or inactive pathogen
• What is the purpose of a vaccine?

  To help the body detect antigens and produce antibodies
• What happens when the same pathogen enters the body after vaccination?

  The body can produce antibodies more rapidly
• What happens to pathogens after vaccination?

  They are destroyed quickly before they can cause symptoms
• What is herd immunity?

  • It occurs when a large enough portion of a population is vaccinated.
  • It helps to prevent the spread of disease.
  • It protects those who are not vaccinated.
• What can happen if there are a small number of people who haven't been vaccinated?

  They will lose immunity against the disease
• How does vaccination contribute to community health?

  It reduces the spread of disease among the population
• What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?

  They help to neutralize or destroy pathogens
• What is the significance of producing antibodies more rapidly after vaccination?

  It allows for a quicker immune response to infections
• What is the effect of vaccination on the spread of disease?

  It prevents the disease from spreading easily
• What is the relationship between vaccination and immunity in a population?

  Vaccination increases immunity and protects the entire population