Vaccination Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 things can vaccinations contain?
A
They can contain weakened pathogens, dead pathogens, or just antigens.
2
Q
What is the purpose of vaccinations?
A
The purpose of vaccinations is to trigger the development of memory cells.
3
Q
What is herd immunity?
A
Herd immunity is when a big enough proportion of the population are vaccinated, so they protect those who are unable to have the vaccine.
4
Q
What is it called when the proportion of the population is vaccinated…?
A
Herd immunity
