What is the primary mechanism by which vaccines provide immunity?

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What is the primary mechanism by which vaccines provide immunity?
  1. Inhibition of pathogen replication
  2. Stimulation of the immune response
  3. Direct destruction of pathogens
  4. Blocking pathogen entry

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary mechanism by which vaccines provide immunity?
  • Step 1: A vaccine is given to a person, usually through an injection.
  • Step 2: The vaccine contains weakened or inactive parts of a germ (antigens) that cause disease.
  • Step 3: The immune system recognizes these antigens as foreign invaders.
  • Step 4: The immune system responds by creating specific proteins called antibodies to fight the antigens.
  • Step 5: The immune system also creates memory cells that remember how to recognize and fight the germ in the future.
  • Step 6: If the person is later exposed to the actual germ, their immune system can quickly recognize and attack it.
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