Immunizations Flashcards

1
Q

Describe at the cellular level how immunization works

A

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes lyse infected cells and secrete interferon and TNF a

  • -These cause memory CD4+ cells to expand
  • -B cells become activated
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2
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Live attenuated vaccine: give an example

A

oral polio

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3
Q

Inactivated vaccine, whole organism

A

tetanus and pneumococcus PPV23

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4
Q

inactivated conjugate vaccine

A

PCV13

-Hflu

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5
Q

Who should NOT get vaccinated?

A

Pregnant women and immunocompromised

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