| Vaccination is a means of acquiring
immunity. Immunity provides long-lasting protection
against specific antigens or certain diseases. Small
doses of an antigen are given to activate the immune
system. " Memory cells" (specialized which
blood cells that are capable of recognizing the antigen
and responding to its presence) - allow the body
to react quickly and efficiency to future exposure
of micro-organisms before they can cause dangerous
diseases.
The MMR vaccine provides protection against
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles)
The Polio vaccine provides protection against
polio
The DTaP (DTP) vaccine provides protection
against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping
Cough).
The HIB vaccine provides protection against
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (A major cause
of Spinal Menigitis).
The Hepatitis B vaccine provides protection
against the Hepatitis-B virus that causes liver
damage.
The Varicella vaccine provides protection
against chicken pox.
The Hepatitis A vaccine provides protection
against Hepatitis-A commonly known as Jaundice.
Jaundice is caused due to intake of infected
food and leads to liver damaged that is usually
reversible.
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