13.Preventing Infectious Diseases Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are the 2 stratergies to prevent infectious diseases?
A
Healthy habits and vaccines
2
Q
Define vaccine
A
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides immunity against a specific infectious disease
3
Q
How do vaccines work exactly?
A
When injected,lymphocytes recognize the pathogen and generate memory lymphocytes that produce antibodies
