N. Vaccines Flashcards
0
Q
Cow pox cures what virus
A
Small pox
1
Q
Vacca
A
Cow
2
Q
Attenuated strains
A
Deactivated pathogen (lost virulence)
Still alive, capable of infection
3
Q
Attenuated infections:
Contact immunity
A
Spread to new person through contact
4
Q
Killed pathogen
A
Killed forever
5
Q
Toxoids
A
Denatured toxin
ex. DPT vaccine (D and T are toxoids)
6
Q
Herd immunity
A
75% are vaccinated
Not vaccinated have indirect protection
7
Q
What are the 3 types of vaccines
A
Attenuated strands
Killed pathogen
Toxoids