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Immunization: Immunizations
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Immunization is the means of providing specific protection against most common and damaging pathogens. Specific immunity can be acquired either by passive or by active immunization and both modes of immunization can occur by natural or artificial means (figure1).
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The Philadelphia immunization Coalition invites you to become involved. Join the hundreds of area residents participating in activities to achieve appropriate immunizations across the lifespan. Membership is free and committees are always looking for new participants.
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Passive immunization is where pre-made antibodies are given to a person. This method of Immunization begins to work very quickly, but it is short lasting, because the antibodies are naturally broken down, and not stored for later use. It can ... result in serum sickness and anaphylaxis.
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* Case 1: This girl developed a rubella form rash 25 days after immunization. Three days later she developed vomiting and malaise. On revue, a week later, she exhibited poor balance. Nine weeks later she was found to respond poorly to sound. She had stopped speaking for the proceeding two weeks.
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Active immunization can occur naturally when an untreated microbe is received by a person who has not yet come into contact with the microbe and has no pre-made antibodies for defence. The immune system will eventually create antibodies for the microbe, but this is a slow process and, if the microbe is deadly, there may not be enough time for the antibodies to begin being used.
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* Case 2: This boy's father suffered flu like illness at the same time that the boy was unwell after immunization. His mother noticed his poor hearing but attributed it to inattention and did not seek medical advice. He ... has amblyopia and learning difficulties.
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