1.9 Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we use vaccines?
A
When the vaccine is injected, our white blood cells react by producing the necessary antibodies, which means if someone gets an active version of this pathogen then the white blood cells already know which antibodies to make to destroy the pathogens
2
Q
How do vaccines make people immune?
A
The body responds quickly by producing more antibodies when it recognises the antigens on the pathogen
3
Q
What is an antigen?
A
The protein shake on the pathogen
4
Q
Name an immunisation vaccination
A
The MMR vaccination again measles, mumps and rubella
5
Q
What types of pathogens can vaccines protect us against?
A
Bacteria and viruses
6
Q
What is a vaccine?
A
An injection of a dead or inactive pathogen
