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Vaccine functions and types © Siemens Stiftung 2023 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

Vaccine functions and types

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Information sheet:
The material provides an overview of the different vaccine types and their modes of action.

Available in: English, German
Type of media: Text
Available as:
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Last update: 2023-02-14
License:

This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Vaccination
Description:
Vaccines protect people from infectious diseases, mainly those diseases that are transmitted by viruses and bacteria. This information sheet describes the functions and types of the various vaccines. Generally, a distinction is made between active immunization and passive immunization. One focal point is the explanation of live-attenuated and inactivated vaccines, mRNA vaccines, and viral vector vaccines. The explanation of primary immunization and the necessity of booster vaccinations is also relevant.
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Biology; Chemistry; Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Immune reaction; Infection; Infectious disease; Vaccination; Immunization
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Eduversum GmbH for Siemens Stiftung; translation: Siemens Stiftung
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2023
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