A vaccine is an immunological agent intended to create or generate specific immunity against certain diseases.
A vaccine is a biological formulation that enhances immunity for a specific illness. Typically, a vaccine includes an agent that mimics a disease-causing microorganism and is frequently derived from weakened or inactivated forms of microbes, their toxins, or one of their surface proteins.
Vaccines are primarily developed from:
▪ Live, modified, or attenuated organisms.
▪ Inactivated or killed organisms.
▪ Extracted cellular fractions and toxoids following the removal of toxins.
▪ A combination of these.
a) live vaccine:
These are formulated from live organisms that have lost the ability to cause or induce disease, although their immunogenicity is diminished.
For example, Polio, Mumps, Rubella, and Measles.
b) Inactivated vaccine:
Here, organisms are destroyed using heat and then introduced into the body to trigger the creation of antibodies.
For example, Typhoid and cholera.
c) Toxoids:
These vaccines are derived from the exotoxins produced by bacteria and are injected into the body after their toxic properties have been neutralized.
For instance, Diphtheria and Tetanus.
IMMUNOGLOBULINS:
Anti-sera:
Antibodies are sourced from non-human origins. Louis Pasteur was the one who discovered the immunization method, but naturopathy strongly opposes it, as the body has its own healing abilities.
Risks of immunization or adverse effect:
Reactions associated with immunization:
Locally - Pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, and the formation of small nodules.
Generally - Fever, overall weakness, and headaches.
Reactions caused by antigens or antibodies include:
Bronchial spasms, paleness, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, skin rashes,
swelling, and more.
• After vaccination - encephalitis
• Nerve paralysis.
Reactions due to improper techniques:
Incorrect sterilization
Incorrect storage can lead to other types of infections in the body.
ADVERSE EFFECTS AFTER VACCINATION:
VACCINE REACTION:
An event triggered or caused by the vaccine when it is administered correctly,
resulting from the inherent characteristics of the vaccines.
PROGRAM ERROR:
An event caused by a mistake in the preparation, handling, or administration of the vaccine.
CO-INCIDENTAL:
An event that occurs after vaccination but is not caused by the vaccines.
INJECTION REACTION:
An event stemming from anxiety about the benefits of injections rather than the vaccine itself.