Week 1 Assignment
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Unit 2 Assignment Template
All the information needed to complete this assignment can be found in the readings posted on the Unit 2 Reading page within the course. It can be found either on the page itself or via a link provided on that page.
Part I: Immunity and Principles of Vaccination
1)
List five components of the immune system and describe each one’s role in providing immunity. (10 points)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2)
Define immunity. (3 points)
3)
Briefly compare and contrast passive and active immunity and give an example of each
. (8 points)
a.
passive immunity – is protection by antibodies produced by an animal or human and then transferred to another and gives immediate protection against infection. i.
Example: During the last 1 to 2 months of pregnancy the class of antibodies known as IgG, are transported through the placenta to the baby, which will then help protect the baby from different diseases just a few months after birth. b.
active immunity –
i.
Example:
4)
Define vaccination. (3 points)
5)
List the two basic types of vaccines. Describe their characteristics and provide an example of each
. (8 points)
a.
i.
Example:
b.
i.
Example:
Part II: Immunization Guidelines
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines and immunization schedule for children there are 11 possible vaccines that can be administered from birth through 6 years of age. In the table below you will provide information regarding 10 of these vaccines, when the vaccines are to be administered, symptoms of the disease vaccinated against, any contraindications and precautions for the vaccine, and at least one other detail you find to be important about each vaccine. Each space in the table below is worth 2 points for a total of 100 points.
Vaccine
When/at what age is it
administered? Indicate
if only one or multiple
doses are needed.
Symptoms of the disease
for which this vaccine is
given as prevention
Contraindications and
Precautions
Other
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines and immunization schedule for children and assuming a child has received all scheduled vaccinations up to the age of 6 years, there are 6 recommended vaccines that can be administered from 7 through 18 years of age In the table below you will provide information regarding 5 of these vaccines, when the vaccines are to be administered,
symptoms of the disease vaccinated against, any contraindications and precautions for the vaccine, and at least one other detail you find to be important about each vaccine. Each space in the table below is worth 1-point for a total of 25 points.
Vaccine
When/at what age is it
administered? Indicate
if only one or multiple
doses are needed.
Symptoms of the disease
for which this vaccine is
given as prevention
Contraindications and
Precautions
Other
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REFERENCE
: (3 points)
(Properly formatted references are a requirement for this assignment.)