Describe how the body responds to different types of medicine.
Some medicines treat the cause of an illness, such as antibiotics, antifungals, antiparasitics, and antivirals. Others, such as pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medicines, and antihistamines, help manage symptoms. Vaccines help the immune system build immunity against specific diseases.
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Describe the vaccination process and how the body responds to vaccinations.
A vaccine introduces a weakened or harmless form of a pathogen. White blood cells respond by producing antibodies, and memory cells remember the pathogen so they can help the body attack it if it enters again. This process helps build immunity.
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