Vaccination is the process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the body’s immune response against specific infectious diseases. A vaccine typically contains a weakened or inactive form of a pathogen, or its components, that triggers the immune system to recognize and fight the disease without causing the illness itself. The primary purpose of vaccination is to provide immunity to the vaccinated individual and protect them from future infections. Vaccination plays a critical role in public health by helping to control and prevent the spread of contagious diseases, contributing to herd immunity, and reducing the incidence of outbreaks. Vaccines can be administered via various routes, including injection, oral intake, and nasal spray, and are an essential tool in preventing illnesses such as measles, mumps, rubella, influenza, and COVID-19, among others.
Winter viruses such as Covid-19, flu, norovirus, and RSV are on the rise this season. Vaccination is key to protecting yourself and your community from these viruses. Flu vaccines are…