1.4 Vaccinations

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What is a case-control study?

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A type of epidemiologist study where a group of diseased individuals are compared to those without the disease.

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How has vaccination affected the disease trends in our country?

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Amount of disease lowered.

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What is a cohort study?

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A type of epidemiologist study where a group of exposed individuals and a group of non-exposed individuals are followed over time.

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Describe Innate Immunity.

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Rapid Response.

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Describe Transduction.

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Transfer of bacterial DNA through a Bacteriophage.

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What is the purpose of vaccinations?

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To stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight pathogens.

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What is herd immunity?

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When a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely.

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What are antigens?

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Substances that induce an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

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What is the role of memory cells in immunity?

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Memory cells remember past infections and enable a faster response upon re-exposure.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity is developed through exposure to pathogens, while passive immunity is acquired through antibodies from another source.