1.9 Immunity

Question 1

Define vaccine

Answer 1

The dead or inactive pathogen material used in vaccination

Question 2

Define immunisation

Answer 2

Giving a vaccine that allows immunity to develop without exposure to the disease itself

Question 3

Define vaccination

Answer 3

Introducing small quantities of dead or inactive pathogens into the body to stimulate the white blood cells to produce antibodies that destroy the pathogens. This makes the person immune to future infection

Question 4

What is meant by vaccination?

Answer 4

Injection (or oral drops) of a dead or inactive pathogen to stimulate the white blood cells to produce antibodies