How does vaccination make a person immune to a disease?

An inactive or weak form of the pathogen is introduced to the patient. This stimulates the production of lymphocytes which then produce antibodies against the antigen. Memory cells are also generated. If the active pathogen enters the patient's body, they will be able to quickly produce antibodies to fight the infection.

YA
Answered by Yasmin Amneet D. Biology tutor

2129 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain how the human body might protect itself from microorganisms.


Describe how a healthy kidney produces urine. (5 marks)


What are indicator species and what are they used for?


Describe the differences and similarities between osmosis and diffusion (4 marks)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences