Vaccination and immunisation Flashcards
1
Q
Define immunisation
A
It occurs when we produce or are injected with antibodies against a pathogen
2
Q
Define vaccination
A
It is the administration (usually by injection) of a non-disease-causing dose of a pathogen (or its toxin) to stimulate the production of antibodies.
3
Q
What are vaccines designed to do?
A
They are designed to result in immunisation
