Vaccines Flashcards
Immunity that occurs when the body’s immune response is stimulated by an antigen or when a pathogen enters the body
Active immunity
The reaction of the cells and fluid of the body to the presence of a substance not recognized as a constituent of the body itself
Immune response
A toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies
Antigen
A disease-producing microorganism
Pathogen
These defend the body against pathogens
Antibodies
Immunity that occurs from exposure to a pathogen or disease
Natural acquired active immunity
Immunity that occurs when a weakened antigen or immunoglobulin is injected into an individual as a vaccination, which then stimulates an immune response.
Active acquired artificial immunity
Immunity that can be natural, as when antibodies are passed to an infant through breast milk. This type of immunity can also be acquired, when antibodies are given to an immunocompromised person.
Passive immunity
Viruses composed of live microorganisms
Attenuated viruses
Inactivated toxins that can no longer produce harmful diseases but do stimulate formation of antitoxins
Toxoids
A substance added to a vaccine to increase the body’s immune response to the vaccine
Adjuvant
The acquisition of detectable levels of antibodies in the bloodstream
Seroconversion
When should HPV be given?
between 11 and 26, recommended to give before sexual activity
True or False: Children and adults should be vaccinated for pertussis.
True
True or False: Two live vaccines may be administered one day apart.
False, They must be given on the same day or 4 weeks apart.
