Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the body’s immune response and provide protection against specific infectious diseases. Vaccines typically contain weakened or inactivated parts of a particular pathogen, such as viruses or bacteria, or their toxins, which train the immune system to recognize and fight the actual pathogen if encountered in the future.
The primary goal of vaccination is to prevent diseases, reduce transmission, and achieve herd immunity in populations. Vaccination programs have been effective in controlling, and in some cases eradicating, diseases like smallpox and polio. Vaccines can be delivered in various forms, including injections, oral doses, or nasal sprays, and are a critical component of public health strategies worldwide.
Overall, vaccination plays a crucial role in protecting individual and community health by preventing outbreaks and reducing morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases.
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