Homework #5

(10 pts)

Answer the following questions using the materials handed out in class as a guide.

1) For each of the following types of vaccines, give an example of a disease for which the vaccine provides immunity:

b) A live (attenuated) viral vaccine

c) A killed whole bacteria vaccine

d) A killed whole virus vaccine

e) A subcomponent vaccine based on bacterial toxins

f) A subcomponent vaccine based on carbohydrates from a bacteria capsule

g) A congugate vaccine

Do a Google search to find out what the most recent "Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule" (published by the CDC) is.

2) What immunizations is it recommended that children get and what diseases do these immunizations protect against?