3. Immunity:  The state of being immune from or insusceptible to a particular disease or the like.  The condition that permits either natural or acquired resistance to disease.  The ability of the cell to react immunologically in the presence of antigen.

4. Natural Active  Occurs during infection.  It is active because lymphocytes are activated by antigens on pathogen's surface.

5. Artificial Active  Injecting or taking antigens by mouth.  Takes time for T and B cells to be activated but gives long lasting immunity.

6. Active Immunity  Memory cells are only produced in active immunity.  Protection for active immunity is permanent whereas in passive immunity it is only temporary.  Antigens are only encountered in active immunity.  Active immunity takes several weeks to become active but passive is immediate

7. Natural Passive  Mother to child through placenta or milk.

8. Artificial Passive:  Used during potentially fatal diseases. Provides an instant response but only temporary as antibodies are not the body's own so memory cells are not created. E.g. tetanus - injection of antitoxins given.

10. 1. Promote Preventive Care  Bring vaccination to the workplace for flu season.  Encourage and fund vaccinations.

11. 2. Encourage Exercise  Offer covered, secure bike parking for commuters.  Provide showering facilities and locker rooms for employees who want to workout at lunch.  Promote a lunch hour walking club and offer incentives for employees who participate.

12. 3. Emphasize Education  Break-time seminars to learn about healthy habits.  Recruit speakers to lead sessions on cooking healthy meals, staying healthy while traveling, or quick stress management skills.

13. 4. Bring the Doctor In  Host on-site health clinics. Employees do not have to worry about taking off time from work.

14. 5. Invest in Incentives  Offer employee incentive programs that yield financial or other awards.  Incentives only for those who engage in healthy behaviors.  Work with your insurance company to adjust premiums based on biometric markers.

15. 6. Hone Hunger Options  Offer employees healthy meal and snack options.  Replace sodas with juice, milk, or water.  Stock snack machines with nuts and dried fruits.  Have fresh fruit baskets.

16. 7. Be Mindful of Mental Health  Offer employee assistance programs: Financial troubles Excess stress Depression symptoms  Encourage steps for stress reduction.

17. 8. Recommend Behavioral Resources  Make use of coaching and disease management programs.  Consider offering: Tobacco cessation Weight loss programs Stress management programs

18. Resources:  Inc.com http://www.inc.com/guides/2011/01/8-ways- to-promote-wellness-in-the-workplace.html http://www.inc.com/guides/2011/01/8-ways- to-promote-wellness-in-the-workplace.html