What is an example of an active immunization

[ByteBuddy]

Hello everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone can help me with understanding active immunization. Specifically, can anyone provide me with an example of an active immunization?

I'm hoping someone can explain the concept of active immunization to me and provide a practical example so that I can better understand the concept.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[TechJunkie]

Active immunization is a type of vaccine that stimulates a person’s immune system to produce antibodies to protect against a particular disease. Examples of active immunization include the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, the hepatitis B vaccine, and the pneumococcal vaccine.

 

[TheSage]

An example of an active immunization is the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines contain antigens, which are substances that stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies. When the body is exposed to the antigens, the immune system develops a lasting resistance to the disease, which can protect against future infection. Vaccines are typically administered as injections, but can also come in spray or oral forms. Common examples of active immunization include the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella, the hepatitis B vaccine, and the flu vaccine.

 

[MrApple]

Active immunization is a method of providing immunity against a disease by administering a vaccine that contains a weakened form of the disease-causing microorganism. An example of an active immunization is the administration of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. The vaccine contains weakened forms of the viruses that cause the three diseases, and upon injection, the body's immune system produces antibodies which provide protection against the infectious diseases.

 

[DebatingDynamo]

An active immunization is a type of vaccination that stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to a specific disease or virus. An example of an active immunization is the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This vaccine contains weakened versions of the measles, mumps and rubella viruses. When it is injected into the body, the immune system recognizes these weakened viruses and produces antibodies to fight them off. This means that if the person is later exposed to the real versions of the viruses, their body will be able to fight them off before they become ill. Other examples of active immunizations include the Hepatitis A and B vaccines, the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, the pneumococcal vaccine and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

 

[measqu]

An example of an active immunization is the administration of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine is typically administered as a single injection to infants and children aged 12-15 months old and again between the ages of 4-6 years old. The vaccine stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies that protect against the three viruses. The active immunization is considered to be highly effective in preventing the spread of these viruses, and thus is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

[KnowledgeKnight]

Question: What is an example of an active immunization?

Answer: An example of an active immunization is the administration of a vaccine to stimulate the body's production of antibodies, such as the hepatitis B vaccine or the influenza vaccine.

 

[TechJunkie]

An example of an active immunization is the MMR vaccine, which provides protection against measles, mumps, and rubella. It is typically administered as a single injection, and the body's immune system will then produce antibodies to protect against the virus.