Active Immunity Overview

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Which of the following diseases has been globally eradicated due to successful vaccination efforts?

Influenza

Polio

Smallpox (correct)

Measles

What is the primary benefit of vaccinating children against rubella (German measles)?

It completely eradicates the rubella virus from the entire population.

It provides lifelong immunity against all forms of measles.

It eliminates the need for future generations to receive the rubella vaccine.

It prevents the transmission of the virus to pregnant women and their fetuses/newborns, reducing the risk of birth defects. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT identified as a challenge or barrier to immunization in the provided text?

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases

Limited access to vaccines

Emergence of new vaccine-preventable diseases (correct)

Vaccine hesitancy

What is a potential future benefit of continued vaccination efforts?

Diseases that are currently prevalent may no longer exist to harm future generations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key point emphasized in the conclusion of the lecture?

The process of vaccine development and testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about active immunity is true?

It develops in response to an infection or vaccination. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about passive immunity is true?

It is acquired through the transfer of antibodies from an external source. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of passive immunity?

Receiving antibodies from a mother through breast milk. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between active and passive immunity?

Active immunity involves the recognition of pathogens by T and B cells, while passive immunity does not. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about immunoglobulin treatments is true?

They are used to treat people at risk for infections, such as after a snakebite or a baby born to a mother with hepatitis B. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which herd immunity prevents the spread of infectious diseases?

It breaks the chain of transmission by reducing the number of susceptible individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is NOT true?

Vaccines have completely eliminated the risk of contracting certain diseases, such as polio, in the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is NOT specifically mentioned as benefiting from herd immunity?

Individuals who choose not to be vaccinated Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements about the impact of immunization is true?

Immunization protects not only the individual but also those around them who cannot be vaccinated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason cited for the importance of immunization in protecting future generations?

It ensures that vaccine-preventable diseases do not re-emerge in the future. Signup and view all the answers

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