Vaccines Flashcards
1
Q
What are the aims of the perfect vaccine? Give 5 aims.
A
Stimulate both T and B cells Stimulate both memory T and B cells Stimulate IgG production Confer long-term immunity Should not require repeated boosting Stable and easy to transport Safe
2
Q
Give an example of a live attenuated vaccine
A
Bacterial:
TB
Salmonella
Typhoid
Viral: Rotavirus MMR Polio Yellow fever
3
Q
Give an example of a live attenuated vaccine
A
Bacterial:
TB
Salmonella
Typhoid
Viral: Rotavirus MMR Polio Yellow fever
4
Q
Give an example of a whole organism - whole inactivated vaccine
A
Pertussis
Cholera
Rabies
Hep A
5
Q
Give an example of a subunit vaccine
A
Meningitis Diphtheria Tetanus Pneumococcal vaccine HiB vaccine
