Vaccinations Flashcards
1
Q
what are antigens
A
molecules on the surface of a pathogen
2
Q
what do antigens stimulate
A
responses from our immune systems
3
Q
what form of pathogen are found in vaccines
A
vaccines use dead or inactive form of pathogen that still display the antigens and cannot reproduce
4
Q
what is the key part of vaccines that keep you safe
A
pathogens can’t reproduce
5
Q
what does the immune system create as a response to a vaccine
A
the correct antibodies and memory cells
6
Q
what will happen when you get a vaccine
A
tricks the body into making memory cells so you do don’t get ill next
7
Q
what is herd immunity
A
making people who aren’t able to get a vaccine safe
8
Q
how does herd immunity work
A
spread of disease is harder because more people immune so stops overall spread
