BMS 602 Vaccines Exam Questions and
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Immunization - the process by which a person or animals becomes
protected against a disease
- Vaccination or inoculation
Vaccination/inoculation - injection of a killed or weakened infectious
microorganism or piece of infecti...
Herd immunity - ✔✔Immunization of a population stops the spread of an
infectious agent by reducing the number of infectious hosts
Why is herd immunization important? - ✔✔1. Important because some
individuals cannot be vaccinated
2. Diseases (ex. Polio and small pox) have been largely eliminated due to
comprehensive worldwide immunization programs
Passive immunization - ✔✔the injection of purified or antibody-containing
serum to provide rapid, temporary protection or treatment (recognizes
specific pathogen or toxin in the body)
Active immunization - ✔✔when an immune response is triggered because
of a challenge with an immunogen (triggers an individual immune to
produce its antibodies)
What does active immunization allow? - ✔✔1. Exposure to an infectious
agent or its antigens
2. Exposure to the vaccine
3. LONG-lasting
What are the most successful vaccines? - ✔✔Live, attenuated vaccines
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