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Why an influenzae vaccine prevents you from becoming sick with the flu?
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∙ 14y ago
The vaccine puts dead flu cells into your body. Because the cells are very weak, you immune system can completely kill that virus. After you immune system kills the virus, antibodies are still left over in your blood stream. So, if you are exposed to the flu, the already made antibodies can kill the flu virus before it spreads and gets too serious for your immune system to overcome.
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Does it do any good to take a vaccine once you are sick with the disease the vaccine is supposed to fight?
No, it doesn't, because the vaccine 'primes' the system for the virus. It won't help once you're already sick.
What does a vaccine produce?
When a vaccine is given to an animal, the animal's immune system produces antibodies to fight off the disease. This way, if the animal is ever infected by the disease it was vaccinated against, the animal will either not get sick or not get as sick.
Can a flu vaccine be given to a sick patient?
Unless they have a high fever, yes and they probably should have one because they are sick. However, there are a few circumstances when the vaccine should not be given. See the related question below about who should not get a flu vaccination.
What is inside vaccine that works without making people sick?
dead/inactive viruses. that's why you don't get sick. dead/inactive viruses. that's why you don't get sick.
Why add salt to make Play-Doh?
so kids dont eat it or get sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Is it true that if you have eczema you can't get a smallpox vaccine because you would get sick and die?
absolutely false
Does the flu vaccine include antibodies?
No, a flu vaccine triggers our bodies to make our own antibodies. The vaccine includes dead or weakened viruses that can't make us sick, but they will cause the immune response that creates the correct antibodies.
How do people avoid becoming sick from the ganges river?
People avoid becoming sick from the Ganges River by not drinking the water. Do not get the water in your nose, your mouth, or any open wounds.
Can you take an antibotic and get a pneumonia shot at the same time?
No, if you are sick you should not get a vaccine at the same time. Wait at least a week after you finish the antibiotics so your immune system is well enough for the vaccine.
Why would you have to get the H1N1 shot?
Hey there fellow user! Firstly, it is called the flu shot which contains the 3-4 flu virus strains predicted by scientists every year all over the world. And of course, the H1N1 2009 pandemic strain will always be in that cocktail. There are MANY flu virus strains that are currently circulating, and the vaccine sometimes prevents you from getting sick. On the other hand, you might manage to get a little sick from the other strains which are not present in the vaccine to give you immunity. Predictions can sometimes go wrong so that's how the flu vaccine can occasionally fail. On the bright side, you are resistant to those strains you got vaccinated against which is not a waste at all so don't skip them! But, you must take precautions like handwashing, wearing a mask when sick or if someone who you know is sick, and cleaning surfaces touched by a sick person during flu season. And if you are sick, stay at home till you fully recover so you don't make others sick. This may seem pretty long, but I hope you are happy with this response! 😄
What does the word 'nosophobia' mean?
Nosophobia - fear of becoming sick/ill
What technology makes people sick?
IOS.7 from Apple is rumoring to making people sick. From zooming in and out they are becoming nauseous.
