Vaccination

• How does vaccination stimulate an immune response?

  By helping the body produce antibodies and memory cells
• What is vaccination?

  Introducing a dead or inactive pathogen
• What type of immunity does vaccination provide?

  Artificial immunity against a disease
• What are the steps of how vaccination works?

  1. Dead or inactive pathogen is injected.
  2. White blood cells detect antigens and produce antibodies.
  3. Some white blood cells become memory cells.
  4. Memory cells respond quickly to future infections.
  5. The person destroys the pathogen before feeling ill.
• What role do memory cells play in vaccination?

  They allow a faster immune response to future infections
• What type of pathogen causes measles?

  Virus
• What is the MMR vaccine used for?

  Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• What type of pathogen causes tetanus?

  Bacteria
• What are mRNA vaccines used for?

  COVID-19
• What is herd immunity?

  Protection of unvaccinated people through vaccination
• How does herd immunity protect vulnerable populations?

  By reducing the spread of disease in the community
• What are the benefits of vaccination?

  • Provides long-term immunity
  • Prevents outbreaks of deadly diseases
  • Reduces pressure on healthcare systems
  • Protects vulnerable people through herd immunity
• What are the risks and concerns associated with vaccination?

  • Mild side effects (swelling, fever)
  • Rare allergic reactions
  • Concerns about new vaccines despite safety testing
• Why do the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks?

  They prevent serious diseases effectively