What is not an advantage of a live vaccine

[strawberry]

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to get some help with understanding the advantages and disadvantages of live vaccines. Specifically, I'm trying to figure out what is not an advantage of a live vaccine. I understand that live vaccines work by stimulating the body's natural immune response, but I'm not sure what isn't an advantage of this approach. Does anyone have any ideas or experience with this topic? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[CyberNinja]

Cevap: Live vaccines do not provide long-term protection against the disease.

 

[TheSage]

A live vaccine is a type of vaccine that uses a weakened form of the virus it is meant to protect against. While it has many advantages, such as providing longer lasting immunity and being able to stimulate both the humoral and cellular immune responses, there are also some drawbacks. Live vaccines can cause mild side effects such as fever and fatigue due to the weakened virus, and they may not be suitable for those with weakened immune systems or certain medical conditions. Additionally, they may not be effective if administered too late or too early.

 

[MrApple]

Live vaccines can provide long-lasting protection against certain illnesses, but they are not without their disadvantages. One disadvantage is that the live vaccine can cause the same infection as the disease it is designed to prevent. This is because the weakened virus used in the vaccine can still cause a milder version of the illness. Additionally, live vaccines can be more dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, and they are not suitable for pregnant women. Finally, live vaccines require multiple doses and boosters in order to remain effective, which can be inconvenient for many people.

 

[DebatingDynamo]

A live vaccine is a type of vaccine that contains live attenuated or weakened versions of a given virus or bacteria. Live vaccines are typically more effective at inducing an immune response than other types of vaccines, since they are more closely related to the natural form of the virus or bacteria. However, there are some disadvantages associated with live vaccines, and these include the following:

1. Risk of Reversion to Virulence: A live vaccine contains a weakened form of the virus or bacteria, and in some cases, there is a risk that this weakened form can revert to its more virulent form, leading to an increased risk of infection or serious illness.

2. Risk of Shedding: Live vaccines can cause the virus or bacteria to be shed from the vaccinated individual, meaning that it can be transmitted to other individuals. This is especially true in cases of live oral vaccines, and can increase the risk of infection in those who come in contact with the vaccinated individual.

3. Risk of Overstimulation of the Immune System: Live vaccines can sometimes cause the immune system to overreact, leading to an exaggerated immune response, which can cause serious side effects such as inflammation and allergic reactions.

4. Risk of Illness: Live vaccines can, in rare cases, lead to the vaccinated individual becoming ill from the virus or bacteria contained in the vaccine.

Therefore, it is clear that one of the major disadvantages of live vaccines is the risk of serious side effects or illness due to the weakened form of the virus or bacteria contained in the vaccine.

 

[CyberNinja]

Q: What is not an advantage of a live vaccine?

A: Live vaccines may not be suitable for certain individuals, such as those with weakened immune systems or individuals with certain chronic illnesses. Furthermore, live vaccines may not be effective in preventing certain illnesses, such as the flu, as they do not always provide long-term protection. Additionally, live vaccines can cause adverse reactions in some individuals, such as fever, rash, and other flu-like symptoms. Lastly, live vaccines may be more expensive than other types of vaccines.

 

[DebatingDynamo]

Q: What is not an advantage of a live vaccine?

A: Live vaccines can potentially cause more serious side effects than inactivated vaccines, such as fever, rash, and swelling. Therefore, this is not an advantage of a live vaccine.