Vaccination (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What do vaccines contain to trigger an immune response?
What do vaccines contain to trigger an immune response?
Dead or inactivated form of the pathogen
What is the main purpose of vaccination?
What is the main purpose of vaccination?
Makes an individual immune before infection
What is herd immunity?
What is herd immunity?
Reduced spread due to fewer susceptible people
What does vaccination replicate in the immune system?
What does vaccination replicate in the immune system?
The first infection
How do vaccines stimulate the immune system?
How do vaccines stimulate the immune system?
Stimulates white blood cells to make antibodies
What happens during a secondary infection with the same pathogen?
What happens during a secondary infection with the same pathogen?
Antibodies produced faster, no symptoms
Which disease has been eradicated through vaccination?
Which disease has been eradicated through vaccination?
Smallpox
What is an epidemic?
What is an epidemic?
Lots of cases in an area
What is a disadvantage of vaccination?
What is a disadvantage of vaccination?
Not always effective in providing immunity
What type of bad reactions can occur from vaccines?
What type of bad reactions can occur from vaccines?
Fevers, though very rare
Why must a large proportion of the population be vaccinated?
Why must a large proportion of the population be vaccinated?
To reduce spread of the pathogen