According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunization is a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. Through immunizations, around two to three million deaths caused by polio, measles, and influenza are prevented every year.
The World Health Organization explains that a vaccine contains a weakened or inactive part of an antigen of a particular disease. When introduced to our bodies, the vaccine triggers an immune response and produces antibodies to stop the disease. When antibodies are produced, they also create antibody-producing memory cells. By this time, the body already knows how to defeat the disease and can rapidly fight it when exposed in the future. It’s important to note that vaccines are only designed to trigger the immune system and will not cause sickness to a person.
However, there are people with underlying health conditions who may not be able to get vaccinated with certain vaccines. That is why providers of Health Care in Florida and all over the world want to achieve herd immunity or vaccinate a lot of people in the community to lessen the circulation of the virus. In turn, these people who cannot be vaccinated are also protected from the virus.
In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s highly important that we see the importance of getting vaccinated to build immunity from the virus.
First Mobile Medical Care is a Medical Clinic in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, providing immunizations, geriatric care, and other medical services for our valued clients.
We also provide tests, including the COVID 19 Test, and other immunizations in our clinic and in your own homes. To know more, call us at 954-306-6200.
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