Vaccines Flashcards
1
Q
What is a vaccine?
A
A weak/dead/inactive form of a pathogen.
2
Q
What happens to WBC’s when a vaccine is administered?
A
They react by producing antibodies.
3
Q
What happens when the active disease enters the body?
A
The body responds quickly by producing antibodies.
4
Q
What are antibodies made specifically for?
A
A specific antigen.
5
Q
What is herd immunity?
A
Protecting society from various disease by ensuring that most people receive the vaccination.
