New seasonal influenza vaccines are designed and produced each year so that individuals may acquire immunity to the flu without being subjected to the disease. If you were one of the scientists charged with designing a flu vaccine, which of the following pathogens would be best to use? Click to select an answer.
Pathogen
live, unaltered flu virus
weakened or inactive flu virus
Which of the following strains would be best to use in the vaccine?
Pathogen
weakened or inactivated flu virus
Strain
common strain
uncommon/rare strain
How many different strains should be used to create the vaccine?
Pathogen
weakened or inactivated flu virus
Strain
common
Number
one
several
How many different strains should be used to create the vaccine?
Pathogen
weakened or inactivated flu virus
Strain
common
Number
several
True or False:
Vaccines work by activating the non-specific division of the immune system.
TRUE
FALSE
Approximately how long does it take for antibody levels to peak within the body in response to a vaccination?
1 day
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
1 month
True or False:
It is still possible to get the flu even if you have been vaccinated against the flu.
TRUE
FALSE