Immunology

One way vaccinations protect is by preserving herd immunity. Herd immunity is defined by the Merriam-Webster English dictionary as “a reduction in the probability of infection that is held to apply to susceptible members of a population in which a significant proportion of the individuals are immune because the chance of coming in contact with an infected individual is less” (“Herd Immunity”). A “susceptible member” may include a person who has a weak immune system or cannot tolerate…

Direct Coombs test is also called Direct Antiglobulin Test or DAT. This test is used for the detection of IgG or C3 antibodies which are attached to the RBC’s surface. These antibodies are important to be detected because they might sometimes cause anemia due to destruction of RBCs. DAT is mainly done on blood samples of newborns, especially when a newborn is suffering from jaundice. • Procedure: 1. Place the sample of RBCs to be tested in a 5 % suspension of isotonic saline. 2. Using a…

When allergy season hits, it also affects the canine breed to various different ways. A Veterinarian visit can alleviate the symptoms with an allergy shot, but there are also natural ways to help relieve the symptoms. Treating a Dog with Seasonal Allergies The two most common forms of allergies pets may experience are food allergies and environmental allergies. As a general rule of thumb, seasonal allergies are situated within the “environmental” category of allergies. Allergies of any type…

Seth Berkley once said, “Unlike medical treatment, vaccines provide a lifetime of protection from deadly and debilitating diseases.” As you can see vaccines can protect you throughout your life and can protect our net generation. Vaccines have chemicals that are injected into your body to kill diseases. Vaccines should be required for kids because it helps to not spread diseases, prevent kids from getting ill, and can save lives. Many diseases can spread quickly when people don’t get the…

Before its upbringing, children, and adults, had no immunity against the dreaded scourges and illnesses that invaded their bodies. Now, vaccinations are saving lives of millions and preventing the further spread and exposure of these diseases. Proponents even state that this has been one of the greatest health developments from the 20th century (ProCon). Even though they have various health benefits for its receiver, many still struggle with the idea on whether getting injections should be…

Netterwald, James. "Helping the Kids." Drug Discovery & Development, 05 Sept. 2008, pp. 36-38. James Netterwald writes about the effectiveness and history of the rotavirus vaccine throughout the article "Helping the Kids." Netterwald shares how the rotavirus effects children from all over the world and the possible vaccinations that children are able to get to prevent the disease. Although there was a vaccination that proved to have problems, there is now a safe and highly effective vaccine…

Analytic Essay This article explains one man’s view on vaccination. He goes against the belief of many, and what he’s been taught in medical school, claiming that there are risks involved in deciding to vaccinate. The author of this article argues that vaccines are not 100% safe, and that parents should conduct their own research in order to make the right decision about vaccination. Shane Ellison is not only a medical chemist, but he is also a father. Ellison is able to make his argument…

The advertisement titled, “Vaccines for Your Children,” is an advertisement from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website. It has three pictures in color to the left of the screen. The first is of a family celebrating a birthday. The second is of a group of young children smiling as they are leaving school and the third is of two mothers with their smiling babies. There is text to the right of the pictures of two sentences based on the findings of the CDC. There are also different links…

Vitiligo is an illness that was discovered early in the history. There are a lot of civilizations and religions had some opinion about the deficiency of pigmentation in the human body. "Small blemish" was the first and old name that is related to vitiligo more than 1500 years. In the 1879, Moritz Kaposi was the first one who discovered the lack of pigment granules of the vitiligo. In the last century, the name Vitiligo has been used to explain the illness process of losing the pigment cells.…

Immunocytochemistry (ICC), which this lab is based on, is commonly used as a laboratory technique to anatomically observe the location of a specific protein or antigen in cells by the use of a specific primary antibody that binds to it. A staining reagent or chromagen is used to help detect certain proteins used in this experiment, called 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine (DAB). 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine (DAB) DAB, a derivative of benzene, is an organic compound, which is both chemically and thermodynamically…