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What is the weakened agent of disease that can provide immunity for a particular disease?
That is called a vaccination.
The process of vaccination?
Vaccination is the process of attempting to confer artificial immunity on an individual organism by exposing the immune system to antigens of the pathogen being vaccinated against. Vaccination does not provide nearly as good protection as natural, or acquired immunity.
Does mumps confer lifelong immunity?
Yes, mumps typically confers lifelong immunity after infection. Once a person has recovered from mumps, their immune system produces antibodies that provide protection against future infections. Vaccination with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine also offers long-lasting immunity, although vaccine-derived immunity may require boosters in some cases.
How does active immunity occurs?
Active immunity occurs when the immune system is exposed to a pathogen and responds by producing specific antibodies against it. This can happen naturally, through infection, or artificially, through vaccination. In both cases, the body "remembers" the pathogen, allowing for a quicker and more effective response if re-exposed in the future. This process helps provide long-term protection against diseases.
Does having the flu provide immunity against future infections"?
Having the flu does not provide complete immunity against future infections because the flu virus can mutate and change over time, making it possible to get sick with a different strain.
Which activity would stimulate the human immune system to provide protection against and invasion by a microbe?
Vaccination against chicken pox.
How is active immunity similar to passive immunity?
Active immunity is long term protection that generally lasts 20-30 years and passive immunity is immediate protection. there are two forms, naturally acquired and artificially acquired. in active immunity the naturally acquired immunity is when you suffer from the disease then recover again. the artificially acquired way is by getting a vaccination. in passive immunity, the naturally acquired way is to receive antibodies from mother in pregnancy and breastfeeding, the artificial way is to have antibodies injected in a serum for immediate response for example when you have been bitten by a poisonous animal. note they are not vaccinated.
What immunity results when millions of memory b cells remain in the body?
Memory b cells provide long term immunity for a specific disease or antigen. As an example a vaccination for hepatitis A provides memory b cells that will attack the disease when it is present and remove it.
What is similarities of active and passive immunity?
Both active and passive immunity provide protection against infections and diseases by enabling the body to recognize and respond to pathogens. They involve the immune system's production of antibodies, although active immunity results from the body's own immune response to an infection or vaccination, while passive immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from another source, such as maternal antibodies or intravenous immunoglobulin. Additionally, both types can help prevent illness and can be crucial in providing immediate or long-term protection.
If I am vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis but my boyfriend isn't vaccinated can I still get it?
Yes, the vaccination doesn't provide 100% protection.
Which diseases give life long immunity after an attack?
Certain diseases, such as measles, mumps, and chickenpox (varicella), typically confer lifelong immunity after a person has been infected. This is due to the robust immune response generated, leading to the production of memory B cells and T cells that can quickly respond to future exposures. Additionally, some bacterial infections like pertussis (whooping cough) may provide long-lasting immunity, although it can wane over time. Vaccination against these diseases can also induce similar long-term immunity.
Does the mumps vaccine last forever?
The mumps vaccine does not provide lifelong immunity for everyone. While the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is highly effective and typically offers long-lasting protection, some individuals may experience waning immunity over time. Booster doses are not routinely recommended for mumps, but in certain outbreak situations, health authorities may advise additional vaccination. Regular vaccination helps maintain herd immunity and reduce the risk of outbreaks.
