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1 What was the origin of the term vaccination
What was the origin of the term vaccination? Explain why this name was given. How does a vaccine work? What type of immunity do vaccination produce? What type of immunity does a mother pass on to her infant while breastfeeding? Why is passive immunity only temporary?

2 Apply the Big Idea After being vaccinated, many children are treated for fever. This is not considered a danger or problem. Why might this happen?

3 The term comes from the Latin word “vacca”” that means cow
The term comes from the Latin word “vacca”” that means cow. The name was given to honor the work of Jenner who used fluid from cowpox sores to produce immunity to smallpox in humans A vaccine stimulates the body to make B and T memory cells for a specific antigen Active immunity Passive immunity The immune system destroys the antibodies

4 Apply the Big Idea Vaccines are often weakened forms of an antigen. The body reacts to it by attacking it. Vaccination depends on the body recognizing, attacking, and remembering the antigen. Fever is one of the first immune responses. So, a fever after vaccination is evidence that the body is reacting strongly to the antigen.

5 An overreaction of the immune system to antigens of pollen and other harmless substances is called a __. Sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes are symptoms of the __ response in the respiratory system. Drugs called __ counteract the effect of __ produced by mast cells. A dangerous condition that affect the respiratory system and can be caused by allergies called __ Examples of __ triggers for allergic reactions include tobacco smoke, pollution, molds, and pet danders.

6 What is an autoimmune disease?
Describe the advantage and disadvantage of treating an autoimmune illness? What does AIDS stand for? What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? What is the difference between an autoimmune disease and an immunodeficiency disease? What is the term that describes diseases that attack people with a weakened immune system? List the body fluids that can transmit AIDS. Why is treating and curing HIV infection so challenging? Explain.


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