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state of being protected from/ resistant to a particular disease due to the production of antibodies (involves the Ag-Ab response)

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immunity

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describe active immunity

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antigenic stimulation of immune system

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describe passive immunity

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acquisition of preformed Abs

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process of inducing or providing immunity by administering an agent

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immunization

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foreign agent is recognized in a specific manner and the immune system acquires memory of it

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adaptive immune system

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4 characteristics of the adaptive immune system

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specific (to an antigen)
tolerance (differentiation between self and nonself)
memory
subsequent exposure results in rapid + strong immune response

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adaptive immune system is divided into 2 parts

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cell mediated immunity
humoral (antibody) immunity

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primary immune response develops within ____ following first exposure to antigen and produces mainly the ___ antibody

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within weeks
IgM

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secondary immune response responds faster and more powerful + produces the ____ antibody

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IgG

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list 2 factors affecting usefulness of antibody levels

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time since last exposure (testing after 1yr = low amts but still protected), type of exposure, individual response, vaccine type, variants and mutability of antigen (but also having antibodies ≠ protected)

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describe cell mediated immunity

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antigens displayed by infected cells, T cells, defend against infected cells, cancers, and transplant tissues

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part of the immune system that protects the body without changing or adapting to the exposure (physical barriers, secretions, pH extremes)

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passive immune system

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Vaccine taken up by ___________ → activates________________to give memory cells → generates ____________cells to several epitopes → antigen persists to continue to recruit B memory cells and produce high affinity antibody → takes______ to establish adequate immunity following exposure to antigen

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antigen presenting cells
both T and B cells
Th and Tc
~2wks

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polysaccharide vaccines do not activate ____

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T cells

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what is variolation

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exposing person to contents of a pustule from a pt suffering a mild form of smallpox

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2 passive immunizing agents

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Immunoglobulins. Antitoxins

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live/ inactivated vaccines, toxoids, mRNAs are _______ immunizing agents

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active

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which component do all vaccines have
1. adjuvants
2. antigen
3. preservatives
4. stabilizers

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2

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substances added to vaccien to enhance the immune system’s response

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adjuvants

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adjuvants are never used in
1. inactivated vaccines
2. mRNA vaccines
3. live vaccines
4. toxoid vaccines

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3

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adjuvants function

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enhance immune system response
may induce inflam factors to injection site (to stay at site)- may cause injection site reactions

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preservatives are used in vaccines to prevent

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bacterial or fungal contamination

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preservatives are required in
1. all vaccines
2. single dose mRNA vaccine vials
3. all live vaccines
4. vaccines in a multidose vial

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4

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T or F: those that are allergic to egg should avoid flu shots

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F- Egg proteins (used to be v common in flu shots- gotten very good at removing from vaccines, now are very safe in egg allergies)

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what 3 antibiotics may be present in vaccines
neomycin, streptomycin, polymyxin B
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the MMR vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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the varicella vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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the polio vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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hep A vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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3 pros of live attenuated vaccines
Single dose often sufficient to induce long lasting immunity Strong immune response evoked Local and systemic immunity produced
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5 cons of live attenuated vaccines
Potential to revert to virulence caution/ CI in immunosuppressed pts/ babies Interference by passive antibody, potentially other live vaccines Poor stability (sensitive to heat and light + must shake/ swirl gently until pellet completely dissolved (no bubbles) Potential for contamination with adventitious viruses
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reactions expected from inactivated/ killed vacciens typically within
48hrs
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pros of inactivated vaccines
Stable Constituents clearly defined (not growing things + getting contaminants) Unable to cause infection
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cons of inactivated vaccines
Needs several doses Local rxns common Adjuvant needed - keeps vaccine at injection site ,activates antigen presenting cells Shorter lasting immunity
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hep B vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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HPV vaccine type 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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influenza vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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shingrix vaccine is 1. live-attenuated 2. inactivated 3. subunit/ conjugate 4. mRNA
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typically, AEs from subunit vaccines are _____ than inactivated
lower
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which vaccine can cause a hard painless lump on the arm that will go away
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
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polysaccharide subunit vaccine protects against _______________ through ____ independent immunogens
certain encapsulated bacteria T cell independent
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conjugated polysaccharide subunit vaccines are
Attaching (linking) the polysaccharide antigen to a protein carrier = creates an effective immunogen = elicits T cell immune response + B cell
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protein subunuit vaccinse are
Purified, inactivated proteins from outer coating of viruses or bacteria
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______ are often added as adjuvant for protein subunit vaccines to enhance immune response
aluminum salts
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which 2 types of vaccines typically contain aluminum salts as adjuvants
toxoid and subunit
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diphtheria vaccine type 1. subunit 2. live 3. inactivated 4. toxoid
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toxoid vaccines typically require _______ dose(s) for immunity 1. single 2. multiple
2 - protection wanes over time
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which of the following is least likely to require a booster shot 1. live attenuated 2. toxoid 3. subunit 4. mRNA
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nucleic acids include 1. mRNA 2. DNA 3. sRNA 4. 1+2
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2 general issues with nucleic acid vaccines
stability issues outside of cell, lack of public acceptance due to misinformation
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nucleic acid vaccine MOA
Carries the genetic instructions from the host’s cells to make the antigen which more closely mimics a natural infxn- gets our cells to produce subunit of protein of interest
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pros of mRNA vaccines
↓ cost and ease of prod (not grown in eggs/ cells) No risk of preexisting immunity which can limit effectiveness (compared to viral vector vaccines) Future: one vaccine to target multiple diseases
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cons of mRNA vaccines
Must stabilize/ protect mRNA Long term eff/ safety unknown (ex- v rare or long term SEs)
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2 cons of combo vaccines
If have a rxn to a dose, you do not know what vaccine may have caused the rxn May actually lower uptake or acceptance by some groups
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list 3 intrinsic host factors determining vaccine response
Age, sex, genetics, comorbidities, circulating Abs (ex- maternal Abs), immunodeficiency, underlying disease
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list 2 administration factors determining vaccine response
Vaccine schedule, site, route, needle size, time of day, coadmin vaccines/ drugs
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what is primary vaccine failure
an individual fails to make an adequate immune response to the initial vaccination (ex- in ~10% of measles and mumps vaccine recipients)
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describe secondary vaccine failure
individual makes an adequate immune response initially but then immunity wanes over time (a feature of most inactivated vaccines = need for boosters in some cases)
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a reaction to a live vaccine usually occurs according to
the time it takes for the virus to replicate ex- MMR = 7-12 days
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when do reactions to inactivated vaccines typically occur
within 48hrs
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which is preferable 1. shorter interval between vaccine doses 2. longer interval between vaccine doses 3. live vaccines administered at the same visit 4. live vaccines separated by at least 4 week 5. all but 1
5
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live vaccines must be administered at _______ or _______
same visit or separated by at least 4 weeks
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most routine childhood vaccines are
schedule 1

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