PROPHYLACTIC VACCINATIONS AND THEIR MICROBIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
Keywords:
Prophylactic vaccination,microbiological mechanisms,immune memory,WHO,antibiotic resistanceAbstract
This article examines the importance of prophylactic vaccinations, their microbiological principles, and various types of vaccines. Vaccines prepare the immune system to mount a defensive response against disease-causing microorganisms, significantly reducing the spread of infectious diseases over the years. The paper also discusses the efficacy and safety of immunization, its role in global public health (WHO strategies), and its contribution to combating antibiotic resistance.
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