Vaccinations

Question 1

What type of infections do vaccines prevent

Answer 1

Viral infections

Question 2

Do vaccines only prevent viruses

Answer 2

No, some are used for bacterial infections

Question 3

Are vaccines given before or after an infection

Answer 3

They are given before an infection

Question 4

How do vaccines help the immune system

Answer 4

1. Vaccines contain dead/weakened versions of the virus, meaning they do not infect the person but do cause an immune response
2. The white blood cells then produce specific antibodies to fight the infection
3. So if the person catches the virus, then the white blood cells can make the antibodies faster

Question 5

What is herd immunity

Answer 5

When a sufficient percentage of a population has become immune to an infection so there is less likelihood of infection for individuals without immunity.

Question 6

What is natural immunity

Answer 6

When a person gets an infection and can fight it without a vaccine