Immunizing Drugs Flashcards
body is exposed to a relatively harmless form of an antigen
does not cause a full blown infection
Artificial active
acquires immunity by surviving disease itself & producing antibodies
natural active
give substance needed to fight off invading microorganism
Passive immunization
detoxified with chemicals or heat
toxoids
toxins stimulates ones immune system to produce a specific antibody which is what response
artificial active immune response
vaccines with live bacteria provide
lifelong immunity
vaccines with killed bacteria provide
partial immunity & booster shots are needed periodically (influenza & pneumonia)
Passive immunization is
short lived compared with active but works faster
Admin of serum or concentrated immunoglobulins–provides inoculated person the substance needed to fight off the invading microorgansim
Artificial Passive immunization
Artificial Passive immunization examples:
tetanus immunoglobulin
Hepatitis
rabies
snakebite
Active immunization indications
Provide long lasting or permanent immunity
Passive immunization indications
Minimize effects of poisoning; provides quick immunity
Inactivated Drugs
Hep B virus vaccine (inactivated)
containing HBsAg
Recommended for Hep B
All children
Adults with diabetes mellitus
CDC recommends for Influenza vaccine
all people older than 6 months of age
