Cells and the Immune System: Immunity and vaccines

Cells and the Immune System: Immunity and vaccines

  • Understand the structure and role of antibodies.
  • Know the concept of specificity and complementary fit.
  • Be able to explain the role of antibodies in immune responses.
  • Understand how vaccines trigger an immune response.
  • Recognize the global and individual importance of vaccines.
  • Grasp the idea of herd immunity.
  • Differentiate between active, passive, natural and artificial immunity with examples.
  • Apply immunity concepts to any disease.
  • Opportunity to analyze epidemiological data and explain trends.