Vaccination stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells
Vaccines trigger an immune response by introducing weakened or inactive forms of a pathogen
Vaccination stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells
Vaccines trigger an immune response by introducing weakened or inactive forms of a pathogen
Vaccines trigger an immune response by introducing weakened or inactive forms of a pathogen
Natural immunity results from contracting a disease naturally, while vaccine-induced immunity results from being vaccinated with weakened or inactive pathogens
Why is natural immunity not suitable for immunocompromised individuals?
High risk of complications
What is crucial for achieving and sustaining herd immunity?
High vaccination rates
Misinformation about vaccine safety can discourage vaccination and reduce herd immunity.
True
Adhering to vaccination schedules is essential for both individual and community-level disease prevention.
True
Live attenuated vaccines are safe for immunocompromised individuals.
False
Inactivated vaccines provide a stronger and longer-lasting immune response compared to live attenuated vaccines.
False
Inactivated vaccines are safer for immunocompromised individuals because they do not replicate in the body.
True
Live attenuated vaccines produce a weaker, shorter-lived immune response compared to inactivated vaccines.
False
Live attenuated vaccines provide stronger and longer-lasting immunity compared to inactivated vaccines.
True
What is one key difference between natural and vaccine-induced immunity in terms of strength?
Vaccine-induced is more reliable
Herd immunity protects vulnerable individuals by reducing the overall transmission of disease.
Vaccines can sometimes cause mild side effects such as fever or soreness at the injection site.
Steps in developing a vaccination schedule:
1️⃣ Health authorities design the schedule
2️⃣ Vaccines are administered at optimal ages
3️⃣ Comprehensive disease prevention is ensured
4️⃣ Herd immunity is created
Match the vaccine type with its characteristic:
Live Attenuated ↔️ Strong, long-lasting response
Inactivated ↔️ Requires multiple doses
Order the benefits of vaccination according to their impact:
1️⃣ Prevention of Disease
2️⃣ Reduction of Transmission
3️⃣ Eradication of Diseases
4️⃣ Herd Immunity
Match the vaccine type with its drawback:
Live Attenuated ↔️ Not suitable for immunocompromised
Inactivated ↔️ Weaker immune response
How do vaccines trigger an immune response?
Weakened/inactive pathogens
Why do inactivated vaccines provide weaker immunity?
Lack of replication
Vaccination carries a minimal risk of disease symptoms and complications compared to natural infection.
True
Herd immunity can lead to the complete eradication of certain diseases, as seen with smallpox.
True
What is one rare but serious risk associated with vaccination?
Severe allergic reactions
Why are vaccines given at specific ages as outlined in vaccination schedules?