Immunity from vaccination: a. lasts longer than natural immunity. b. only lasts for a few days is not as effective as natural immunity. c. prevents disease 100 percent of the time.

Biology · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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The statement regarding immunity from vaccination is best described as: c. prevents disease 100 percent of the time

  • Vaccination stimulates the immune system to recognize and create a defense against specific pathogens by introducing weakened, killed, or parts of the pathogen itself. This triggers the production of antibodies or an immune response that helps the body fight off infections if exposed to the actual pathogen in the future.
  • While no vaccine provides 100% protection against a disease, vaccination significantly reduces the risk of contracting the illness and often prevents severe complications or death associated with the disease. Vaccination can offer robust protection and greatly decrease the likelihood of contracting the targeted disease when the vaccine is administered and taken as recommended.
  • Natural immunity, acquired after recovering from an infection, might provide immunity against subsequent exposures, but it may not be as consistent or predictable as vaccine-induced immunity. Vaccination offers a reliable and effective means of disease prevention, reducing the severity and spread of infectious diseases within populations.