Vaccination Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the concept of herd immunity
A
Vaccinated people can destroy the pathogen.
So they are less likely to spread the disease to others.
If enough of the population are vaccinated, the spread of the disease will be prevented.
Those who are unvaccinated also get protection from the disease.
2
Q
What is the main difference between the functioning of antibiotics and painkillers?
A
Painkillers treat the symptoms of a disease, antibiotics target the cause/stop the growth of the infectious bacteria.
3
Q
How do antibiotic resistant bacterial strains arise?
A
Random mutation in the genetic material that causes resistance to an antibiotic.
These bacteria survive treatments with antibiotics and reproduce.
