vaccinations Flashcards
1
Q
vaccinations contain what?
A
small amounts dead or inactive pathogen
2
Q
how do vaccinations work?
A
your body becomes familiarised with the pathogen and can make antibodies for it
further infections can be dealt with quickly
3
Q
herd immunity
A
when a large percentage of a population has been vaccinated against a diease, giving the entire population immunity or prevention from outbreak
