NATS 1760 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Antibody, Systematic Review, Andrew Wakefield
17 Jun 2017
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You are given a vaccine that contains a disease germ (bacterium, virus) that is weak or dead. Its ability to reproduce rapidly has been eliminated. Trivia: vaccination different from inoculation because the vaccine"s weakness is standardized. Your immune system builds up antibodies to that specific disease germ. Antibodies: proteins that move freely in the body and can recognize and flag pathogens. The pathogens are micro-organisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses. It is a spectrum developmental disabilities, mild to serve. Autism is limited on social/communication skills, prefers predictability and is resistant to change, dislikes loud noises, visitors. Haphazard and uneven skills development is a sign of autism. Autism is problems with socialization, communication, before the age of 3. delay and lack of language. Wakefield"s paper claims that the mmr vaccine is associated with bowel disease. In bbc interview wakefield blamed the mmr vaccine- not the paper itself. The media play up underdog vs. medical establishment story.
