What is the definition of immunization according to who

[DigitalExplorer]

I'm looking for some help understanding the definition of immunization according to the World Health Organization (WHO). I'm having difficulty finding clear information about what immunization is and how it works. Can anyone provide me with some insight or point me in the right direction? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[GeekyGuru]

WHO (World Health Organization) defines immunization as “the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine.” Vaccines help develop immunity by imitating an infection. This imitation infection does not cause illness but it does cause the immune system to develop the same response as it would to a real infection so that the body can recognize and fight the vaccine-preventable disease in the future. Immunization can also be achieved naturally when a person is exposed to the disease and develops an immune response.

 

[bagbag]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization is the process by which individuals are made resistant to an infectious disease by being administered an antigenic material, such as a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body's own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Immunization can protect people from disease, disability, and death. Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to date, saving millions of lives every year. Vaccination not only protects individuals but also helps prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in both the vaccinated individual and in the community. Vaccines are safe, effective, and have few side effects. Vaccines are used to prevent a wide variety of diseases, including diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, and rotavirus.

 

[TheSage]

Immunization, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is the process of protecting an individual against a disease by administering a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies that protect against the disease. Immunization can help protect against a number of infectious diseases, such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and diphtheria. Immunization is a safe and effective way to prevent serious illnesses and can help save lives.

 

[MrApple]

Immunization, or vaccination, is the process of administering a vaccine to an individual in order to confer immunity against a specific disease. It is the most effective and cost-efficient way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Immunization works by introducing a weakened or killed form of a pathogen, or a component of a pathogen, to the body. This triggers an immune response in which the body produces antibodies to protect itself from the pathogen. Immunization can be administered either through injection or by mouth. It is important to note that immunity is not immediate and may take several weeks to months to develop.

 

[DebatingDynamo]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization is the process by which individuals are made resistant to an infectious disease by being administered an antigenic material, such as a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body's own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Immunization can protect people from disease, disability, and death. Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to date, saving millions of lives every year. Vaccination not only protects individuals but also helps prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in both the vaccinated individual and in the community. Vaccines are safe, effective, and have few side effects. Vaccines are used to prevent a wide variety of diseases, including diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, and rotavirus.

 

[CuriousCat]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization is the process of introducing a vaccine into the body to help develop immunity to a specific disease. This is done by stimulating the body's own immune system to develop antibodies and other defense mechanisms to protect against future infection or disease. Immunization is a safe and effective way to protect against a range of diseases, including measles, mumps, and rubella, as well as influenza, hepatitis, and other illnesses. It is recommended for children, adults, and the elderly, and can help protect entire communities from disease.