Vaccines and the Immune System

Did you know, Hermina's friend, that vaccination is important to protect yourself from various types of diseases. What's more, in the current era of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must maintain our immune system so we don't get attacked by various kinds of dangerous diseases. Vaccination is a way to actively increase a person's immunity to an antigen, so that when later exposed to the same antigen, they already have immune substances/antibodies so that disease does not occur. In other words, vaccination is an artificial immunity that is obtained by deliberately exposing germ antigens. The purpose of vaccination itself is to prevent the occurrence of certain diseases in a person, society or population and even eliminate certain diseases from the world such as smallpox.

The composition of the vaccine consists of an active vaccine and an inactive vaccine. The ideal vaccine for humans is capable of stimulating the immune system (immunogenic), providing long-term protection, safe, stable in field conditions, can be given in combination, only given in one dose, affordable and accessible to all levels of society. Vaccine efficacy is the reduction in disease incidence in the vaccinated group compared to the unvaccinated group under optimal conditions (clinical trials) while vaccine effectiveness is the ability of the vaccine to prevent the appropriate disease in the real world population.

 

Factors that determine the body's immune response to vaccination:

Host Factors (Vaccine Recipient Subjects). One of the body's responses to the vaccine is influenced by the host or subject of the vaccine, including age, gender, genetic factors, nutritional and nutritional factors, smoking habits, drinking alcohol and comorbid diseases.
External Factors. Includes infection by other pathogens, use of antibiotics, probiotics, prebiotics
Internal factors. Includes the type of vaccine, dose and method of administration as well as the use of adjuvants

The immune system is a defense or immune system that has a role in recognizing and destroying foreign objects or abnormal cells that harm our body. This immune system is in the form of certain cells that function as our body's defense forces in fighting pathogens that have the potential to cause disturbances in our bodies. When a pathogen enters the body, an antigen or molecule located on the cell wall of bacteria or the lining of an organism, stimulates our immune system to produce antibodies to fight and protect your body. Efforts to improve the immune system are:

Enough rest
Exercise regularly
Develop yourself by pursuing hobbies such as gardening, reading, planting flowers, or playing music
Share stories with those closest and trusted
Avoid Stress
Spiritual Approach. Increase worship and get closer to God according to your religion and belief

Prevent the spread of dangerous viruses, one of which is currently hitting COVID019 with 5M: Using a standard Ministry of Health mask, maintaining a minimum distance of 1 meter, washing hands regularly with soap or hand sanitizer, avoiding crowds, reducing mobility. Consult about your health and that of your family with Hermina Hospital Makassar. Stay Healthy, Hermina's friend