immunization Flashcards
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The process of making a person immune to a disease, typically through vaccine administration.
Immunization
Stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies (e.g., vaccines).
Active Immunization
Provides temporary immunity by administering pre-formed antibodies (e.g., antiserum).
Passive Immunization
A biological preparation that provides active immunity against a specific disease.
Vaccine
Contains weakened live pathogens (e.g., MMR, Varicella).
Live Attenuated Vaccine
Uses killed pathogens (e.g., Rabies, Hepatitis A).
Inactivated Vaccine
Contains inactivated bacterial toxins (e.g., Tetanus, Diphtheria).
Toxoid Vaccine
Community protection achieved when a high percentage of the population is immunized.
Herd Immunity
Blood serum containing antibodies for passive immunity (e.g., snake venom antiserum).
Antiserum
Any untoward medical occurrence after vaccination.
Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI)
Training program certifying pharmacists to administer vaccines.
Immunizing Pharmacist Certification Program (IPCP)
Identifying vaccine needs during specific events (e.g., hospital admission).
Occurrence Screening
Assessing vaccine needs based on medical conditions (e.g., diabetes).
Diagnosis Screening
Patient’s voluntary agreement to vaccination after understanding risks/benefits.
Informed Consent
Pharmacist’s role in selecting and recommending vaccines for institutional use.
Formulary Management
body’s defense system
immune system
Vaccine Action Steps
Antigen Introduction
Immune Response Activation
Memory Formation
First vaccine (smallpox) by Edward Jenner
1796
Louis Pasteur developed rabies vaccine
1885
Polio, measles, HPV, and COVID-
19 vaccines
20th-21st Century
vaccines stimulate the body’s natural defense mechanisms (immune system).
active immunization
Occurs when a person is natur ally exposed to a pathogen and becomes infected.
Natural Active Immunization
Occurs when a person is intentionally exposed to a pathogen through a vaccine.
Artificial Active Immunization