Antigenic _____ explains why we need a flu shot each year
#2
Which type of immunization has a slow onset? _____
#3
Administration of vaccines is an example of _____ immunization
#4
Natural infection is an example of _____ immunization
#5
Which type of immunization has a long-lasting protection (memory)? _____
#6
What vaccinations should be considered for patients without a spleen?
#7
Explain the rationale for "conjugated" vaccines.
#8
Considering the relative antigenicity of exotoxins and endotoxins, which class can be used to generate vaccines?
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Flashcard 1: Antigenic _____ explains why we need a flu shot each year
Answer: drift
Flashcard 2: Which type of immunization has a slow onset? _____
Answer: Active immunization
Flashcard 3: Administration of vaccines is an example of _____ immunization
Answer: active
Flashcard 4: Natural infection is an example of _____ immunization
Answer: active
Flashcard 5: Which type of immunization has a long-lasting protection (memory)? _____
Answer: Active immunization
Flashcard 6: What vaccinations should be considered for patients without a spleen?
Answer: encapsulated organisms; specifically S. pneumoniae, H influenzae, N. meningitidis
Flashcard 7: Explain the rationale for "conjugated" vaccines.
Answer: When a vaccine is based on a polysaccharide capsule antigen, the polysaccharide must be attached to a protein in order to induce sufficient immune response.
Flashcard 8: Considering the relative antigenicity of exotoxins and endotoxins, which class can be used to generate vaccines?
