26. Applications of the Immune Response

The varicella vaccine, commonly known as the chicken pox vaccine, contains a weakened version of the varicella zoster virus. The weakened version of the varicella zoster virus is the __________ in the vaccination.

How does vaccination contribute to herd immunity?

A vaccine available to the public should have all the following characteristics except:

A living microbe that has been weakened and is now less virulent is used to create a vaccine. This microbe is considered:

_______ vaccines are safer for immunocompromised patients because the pathogen in the vaccine has been “killed” and can no longer replicate or cause disease.