Live attenuated vaccines Flashcards
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Live attenuated vaccines contain
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whole pathogens (e.g. bacteria and viruses) that have been ‘weakened’
2
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These weakened pathogens multiply slowly allowing for
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the body to recognise the antigens and trigger the primary immune response (plasma cells to produce antibodies
3
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These vaccines tend to produce a…………………… immune response
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stronger and longer-lasting immune response
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They can be unsuitable for people with weak immune systems as the pathogen may
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divide before sufficient antibodies can be produced
5
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example of this vaccine
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An example of this type of vaccine is the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
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