Vaccination Flashcards
1
Q
What does a vaccination do?
A
Protects you from future infections
2
Q
What are vaccinations?
A
Small amount of dead or inactive microorganisms
3
Q
What do the dead/inactive microorganisms carry?
A
Antigens
These cause the body to produce antibodies
4
Q
What does MMR stand for?
A
Mumps
Measles
Rubella
5
Q
What happens if live microorganisms enter the body after the vaccine?
A
WBC will rapidly produce antibodies to kill the pathogen
6
Q
Why are booster injections needed?
A
When some vaccinations wear off
7
Q
Why are booster injections used?
A
To increase the level of antibodies again
8
Q
What are the positives of a vaccination?
A
Help control infectious diseases
Big outbreaks of disease can be prevented
9
Q
What are the negatives of a vaccination?
A
They do not always work
Can have bad reactions to them
