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    Vaccinations

    Introduction
    Vaccinations are one of the most significant advancements in modern
    medicine, playing a crucial role in safeguarding public health. By
    stimulating the immune system to recognize and combat harmful
    pathogens, vaccines help prevent the spread of infectious diseases that
    once caused widespread illness, disability, and death. From eradicating
    smallpox to significantly reducing cases of polio, measles, and other life-
    threatening conditions, vaccines have saved millions of lives and
    improved global health outcomes. Beyond individual protection,
    vaccinations contribute to herd immunity, protecting entire communities,
    especially those unable to receive vaccines due to medical conditions. As
    science advances, vaccinations continue to evolve, offering hope for
    controlling and eradicating new and emerging diseases.
    Definition
    Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to
    stimulate the immune system to develop protection against a
    specific infectious disease. A vaccine contains weakened,
    inactivated, or components of a pathogen, which help the body
    recognize and fight the disease-causing organism without
    causing the illness itself. This process prepares the immune
    system to respond effectively if exposed to the actual
    pathogen in the future.
    Types of vaccinations
    type1 type 2
    Live-attenuated vaccines
    Inactivated vaccines
    Contain weakened forms of the
    Contain killed or inactivated versions
    live virus or bacteria.
    of the pathogen.
    Provide strong and long-lasting
    Typically require multiple doses or
    immunity, often with one or two
    booster shots to maintain immunity.
    doses.

    type 3 type 2

    Toxoid vaccines mRNA vaccines


    Contain inactivated toxins produced Use messenger RNA to instruct
    by the pathogen, targeting the cells to produce a harmless
    harmful substance rather than the protein associated with the
    organism itself. pathogen, triggering an immune
    response
    When a person gets vaccinated, their immune system recognises the
    antigen as foreign. This activates immune cells to produce antibodies
    Mechanism of
    vaccinations
    and create a memory of the virus or bacterium.

    Later, if the person comes into contact with the actual virus or
    bacterium, their immune system will remember it, and then produce the
    right antibodies and activate the right immune cells quickly, to kill the
    virus or bacterium. This protects the person from the disease.
    Importance
    1-Giving babies a chance to grow up healthy and improving their life chances.
    2-Eliminate infectious diseases that were common in the past, or that caused severe
    complications or death.
    3-Vaccines protect not just individuals, but entire communities.
    4-Contribute to reducing mortality rates.
    5-Prevention of infectious diseases.
    6-Prevent the development of antibiotic resistance by reducing their use.
    7-Safe travel and comfortable
    The concept of herd
    immunity

    Passive immunity

    Active immunity.
    Passive immunity occurs when we
    are protected from a pathogen by Active immunity occurs when our
    immunity gained from someone own immune system is
    else. responsible for protecting us from
    a pathogen. To
    Component of vaccinations
    Clobal impact of
    vaccinations
    1-Success stories (e.g.,
    eradication of smallpox).
    2-Role in combating pandemics
    (e.g., COVID-19).
    3-Importance of global
    immunization efforts.
    Conclusion

    In conclusion, vaccinations are a cornerstone of modern medicine, offering


    unparalleled protection against infectious diseases. They have saved
    countless lives, eradicated deadly diseases like smallpox, and significantly
    reduced the burden of illnesses such as polio, measles, and influenza.
    Beyond individual protection, vaccines promote herd immunity,
    .safeguarding entire communities, especially the most vulnerable

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