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I'm not an expert, but from what I can gather, vaccinations are used for both virus' and pathogenic bacteria (harmful bacteria).
Vaccines contain a section/segment of the virus or bacteria (for example a flagella) to infect the body. The body then produces memory cells so that the body has an immunity against the virus or bacteria (note that this immunity may not last a lifetime).
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No, vaccines are also used to protect against bacterial infections. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies that provide immunity against specific bacteria, helping to prevent infections and their associated diseases.
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Are there vaccines against parasites?
Vaccines against parasites are limited compared to vaccines against viruses and bacteria. Some examples include vaccines against malaria, such as Mosquirix. Research is ongoing to develop more vaccines against parasitic infections like hookworms and schistosomiasis.
What is the role that microorganisms play in vaccine production?
Microorganisms are used in vaccine production to grow the viruses or bacteria that will be used as the basis for the vaccine. They are also used in the process of creating antigens or proteins that mimic the pathogens in order to stimulate an immune response. Additionally, microorganisms are sometimes used to test the safety and efficacy of vaccines during the production process.
Are the microbes that are injected in a vaccination dead or alive?
They can be either. Some vaccines are made with dead viruses or particles of viruses and other vaccines are made with attenuated (weakened) viruses that are not able to make an otherwise healthy person sick. In 2009 the swine flu vaccine approved for use in the US was prepared both ways, the nasal flu vaccine was made from attenuated viruses and the shots were made with dead viruses.
Can antigenic proteins from certain pathogen be used for vaccines?
Yes, antigenic proteins from specific pathogens can be used to develop vaccines. These proteins can stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells that can recognize and protect against future encounters with the pathogen, thereby providing immunity.
What is a dead or altered viruses or bacteria that are used to stimulate the body to be on alert are called?
Dead or altered viruses or bacteria that are used to stimulate the body's immune response are called vaccines. Vaccines contain weakened or inactivated forms of the pathogen, or certain proteins or subunits of the pathogen, to trigger an immune response without causing the disease. This allows the body to recognize and fight the pathogen more effectively if encountered in the future.
What is used to treat viruses?
vaccines
Why are vaccines used to kill bacteria?
Vaccines are used to make your body produce antibodiesand T-cells against viruses or bacteria! The Measles and Flu vaccines are viral. The Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and Tuberculosis vaccines are bacterial.
Which are the diseases for which vaccines are not discovered?
Currently, all vaccines on the market today only exist for diseases caused by viruses- though not all diseases caused by viruses have a corresponding vaccine. Notably, the common cold (rhinoviruses) and AIDS (HIV) have no vaccines.
Do vaccines work against viruses and bacteria?
No. Vaccines are not used for treatment. They are used as prevention.
Do vaccines kill viruses or horrible diseases?
Vaccines don't kill viruses or diseases; they prevent disease before you are infected.
Do vaccines destroy viruses only?
Vaccines do not destroy pathogens, they give the immune system antibodies so it can destroy a pathogen before it causes an infection. Vaccines do exist for some bacterial infections.
What vaccines are protists used for?
Protists are not commonly used in the development of vaccines. Vaccines are typically made using viruses, bacteria, or parts of these organisms to stimulate the immune system to produce an immune response. Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, but their use in vaccines is limited.
How do vaccines protect you against viruses?
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Is there an antiobitic for a virus?
Antibiotics only works against bacteria! Since Viruses are not living things, ( because they are single celled organisms) they can only be prevented and can never be "cured". To prevent from obtaining viruses, you get Vaccines (shots). Vaccines are weak or dead viruses injected into your body to release mass amounts of B cells that will help fight against the disease.
How vaccines can help the body's natural defenses against the viruses?
This is how vaccines help the body's natural defenses against viruses: -because vaccines contain weak and dead viruses -this can help our immune system to recognize and adapt to it -so this will not be the problem for it if later on this type of viruses threat us Hope this help Vipha
What are vaccines for influenza made from parts or products of a virus dead whole viruses antibodies to the virus weakened viruses?
What are vaccines for influenza made from?parts or products of a virusdead, whole virusesantibodies to the virusweakened viruses
What are substances made from dead viruses?
Vaccines for the prevention of the specific viral infection can be made with inactive "dead" viruses. They are also made with live, but attenuated (weakened), viruses. See more below about vaccines.
