Special Feature COVID-19 : vaccines

What is the purpose of a vaccine?

• To make you ill

• To stimulate your immune system so it is ready to fight the disease in the future

• To give you a sore arm

• To make you smarter

How are vaccines made?

• By using a harmless portion of the disease

• By mixing chemical components and heating them up

• By mixing water and salt together

• By growing various plants and using extracts to create immunity

What part of your immune system defends you against bacteria and viruses?

• Your neurotransmitters

• Your antibodies

• Your hemoglobin

• Your saliva

How long can it take before a vaccine is available to the general population?

• 18 months

• 18 days

• 18 years

• 18 hours

Without vaccines, what is the best method to slow down the spread of the virus COVID-19?

• To take 4 showers a day

• To have a party

• To travel by airplane

• To quarantine people