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Which branch of medicine science is concerned with the development of vaccines?
Which branch of medicine science is concerned with the development of vaccines?
What is the process of producing a state of immunity in a subject called?
What is the process of producing a state of immunity in a subject called?
What does a vaccine typically contain?
What does a vaccine typically contain?
What is the aim of selective immunization strategy?
What is the aim of selective immunization strategy?
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Which disease has been eradicated worldwide through vaccination?
Which disease has been eradicated worldwide through vaccination?
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Which of the following is NOT an aim of immunization programs?
Which of the following is NOT an aim of immunization programs?
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What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
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Which disease has been eradicated worldwide through vaccination?
Which disease has been eradicated worldwide through vaccination?
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What is the term for the branch of medicine science concerned with the development of vaccines?
What is the term for the branch of medicine science concerned with the development of vaccines?
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How many children's lives are estimated to be saved each year through vaccination?
How many children's lives are estimated to be saved each year through vaccination?
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Study Notes
Vaccine Development
- The branch of medicine science concerned with the development of vaccines is called Vaccinology.
Immunization Terminology
- The process of producing a state of immunity in a subject is called Immunization.
Vaccine Composition
- A vaccine typically contains an antigen, which stimulates an immune response, and sometimes an adjuvant, which enhances the response.
Immunization Strategies
- The aim of selective immunization strategy is to target specific groups or individuals who are most susceptible to infection or most likely to transmit the disease.
Vaccination Success Story
- Smallpox is the disease that has been eradicated worldwide through vaccination.
Immunization Aims
- The aim of immunization programs is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, protect vulnerable individuals, and prevent outbreaks.
- It is NOT an aim of immunization programs to cure diseases.
Purpose of Vaccines
- The main purpose of a vaccine is to stimulate the body's immune system to produce specific antibodies, thereby providing immunity against a particular disease.
Vaccination Impact
- According to estimates, vaccination saves approximately 2-3 million children's lives each year.
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Test your knowledge on vaccination and immunology with this quiz! Learn about the WHO standard, the aims of vaccination, and the process of producing immunity. Test your understanding of vaccines and their role in preventing diseases caused by pathogenic organisms.
