The World Immunization Week
The last week of April is the World Immunization Week, which aims to promote vaccination and protect people of all ages from disease. Vaccination saves countless lives and is recognized as one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions.
How can vaccines help?
Vaccines contain attenuated or inactivated substance (antigens) of specific organisms that stimulate immune response in the body. An attenuated vaccine won’t cause disease, but does stimulate the body to build immunity.
Some vaccines require more than one doses. This is sometimes necessary in order to produce long-lasting antibodies and develop memory cells. In this way, the body can be trained to fight specific disease-causing organisms, building up a memory of the pathogen so that it can fight it quickly if exposed in the future.
Does vaccination provide lifelong protection?
Not all vaccines are durable, and different vaccines have different "expiration dates". For example, measles vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, complete vaccination may provide lifelong immunity. Some common vaccines, such as tetanus toxoid and influenza vaccines, may not produce lifelong immunity and may require re-vaccination due to decreased immunity or structural changes in the virus.
Improving immunity is also key to good health
Immunity is a defense mechanism of the human body itself. It is the ability of the human body to recognize and destroy foreign invaders (viruses, bacteria, etc.), to deal with aging, damage, death and degeneration of its own cells, and to recognize and deal with mutated cells and virus-infected cells in the body. It is a physiological reaction to recognize "oneself" and exclude "alien".
The body's immunity, under normal circumstances, protects against many pathogens. However, due to the influence of various factors such as daily life, diet, climate, external environment, aging, disease and so on, human immunity will change. If the immune disorders, it will be easy to be sick, such as frequent colds, repeated allergies, even the occurrence of tumors. Therefore, improving immunity is also the key to health.
The way to boost your immunity
1. Healthy balanced diet: Rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, beans, etc.
2. Get enough sleep: Sleeping time should last 7-8 hours per night.
3. Exercise: Proper exercise can help boost your immune system.
4. Reduce stress: Stress can be reduced through relaxation techniques, meditation, etc.
5. Avoid smoking and alcohol: Smoking and alcohol can weaken the immune system.
6. Washing hands: Frequent hand washing and maintain personal hygiene can reduce the risk of infection.
7. Get enough immune-friendly nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc.
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