What are the 5 pathogens we’ve discussed in class?
Key Standard 7 – Infectious Diseases
Deliberately stimulating the immune system to protect individuals against a disease.
Attenuated – the virus or bacterium is weakened enough to not cause disease Measles, mumps, rubella, polio Long-term protection Can sometimes cause disease in immune compromised patients Should not be given to pregnant women
Inactivated – microbe or virus can not replicate, and cannot cause disease Pathogen is killed Only a part of the pathogen (surface proteins) Toxoid – inactivated toxin (tetanus) Influenza, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Tetanus Cannot cause infections Limited immune response – requires booster shots
Risks vary by vaccination In General Possibility for allergic reaction to the vaccine Reaction could include seizures, brain damage or death in rare cases People should discuss the risks and benefits of any vaccine with their physician.