Vaccines Flashcards
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Types of Vaccines Used:
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- Killed Vaccine
* Modified Live Vaccine (MLV)
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Advantages of Vaccination
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- Long lasting immunity
- Memory produced
- “Boosting” of production of immune response
- Controlled exposure to the organism
- Inexpensive
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Advantages/disadvantages of MLV?
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- Advantages
- Strong lasting immunity
- No adjuvant needed
- Less chance of hypersensitivity
- Economical to produce
- Disadvantages
- May cause the disease
- May be harmful to fetus
- Short shelf life when reconstituted
- Easily inactivated by mishandling
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Advantages/disadvantages of killed vaccines
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- Advantages
- Unlikely to cause disease
- Easier to store
- Safe in pregnant animals
- Disadvantages
- Weaker immune response
- Need more boosters
- May need adjuvant
