San Roque National High School

Bamban, Tarlac

A Research Report Presented to

San Roque High School

Ability of Vaccination in Disease Prevention

In partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for English 10 for

the Fourth Quarter

Sandara Mekyla B. Palad

10-St. Joseph

Kit A. Medina

June 15, 2021

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Table of Contents

Title Page…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2

Acknowledgment………………………………………………………………………..............................3

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Body……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Conclusion……………………………………………………………........………………………………7

Bibliography ……………………………………………………………........……………………………7

Acknowledgement

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The researcher would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals who

generously provided their professional experience as well as unwavering support and assistance to

complete these papers: In recognition of her matchless skill, time, effort, and insight in offering

outstanding support in completing this study, Mr. Kit Medina has been awarded a certificate of

appreciation. Every one of her observations, recommendations, and amendments will be remembered and

loved throughout the journey.

Thanks to Mr. Noreil Tayag, the researcher's beloved mentor, and coordinator, who has inspired

the researchers to be more active and to pursue such undertakings; In appreciation of the researcher's

kind-hearted classmates in Grade 10, St. Joseph, for their unceasing assistance in clarifying such

directions, which enabled the researcher to complete this research. Their love and support will be

remembered and treasured forever; the researchers' families, for their help in providing them with the

opportunity to discover their skills and talents while completing this study; and because of their sensitive

affection and willingness to open their doors, they were a great aid to the researchers. Without them, the

research would not have turned out as well as it has; the researcher Friends provides motivation and

inspiration to each other when they are going through difficult times.

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to God Almighty for his immeasurable kindness and

love, which has enabled me to work even more complex and complete this piece of art. His unwavering

support and provision of sufficient strength, ability, and wisdom undoubtedly assisted the researchers in

remaining motivated and inspired during this study. All praise and glory are exalted to the heavenly

majesty.

I. Introduction

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Preventing individuals from contracting hazardous diseases is a straightforward, safe, and effective

method of protecting them before they come into touch with them. It makes your immune system stronger

by utilizing your body's inherent defenses to help you develop resistance to specific illnesses and illnesses

in general. Antibodies are created by your immune system when exposed to a disease, and vaccines train

your immune system to produce antibodies in the same way. However, because vaccinations include only

destroyed or weakened versions of germs such as viruses or bacteria, they do not cause disease or put you

at risk of developing problems of the illness as a result.

The majority of vaccines are administered intravenously (through the veins), although others are

administered orally (through the mouth) or sprayed directly into the nose. Vaccination is a safe and

efficient method of preventing disease and saving lives, and it is more important now than ever. There are

vaccines available now that can protect against at least 20 conditions, including diphtheria, tetanus,

pertussis, influenza, and measles, to name a few. Every year, these vaccinations save the lives of up to 3

million individuals when used together as a group. It is not only ourselves who benefit from vaccinations

but also those who are in our immediate vicinity. A few people, such as the seriously ill, are

recommended not to receive particular vaccines.

So they rely primarily on a majority of us to get immunized and contribute to reducing disease spread.

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, immunization is still quite crucial. A decrease in the number

of children who receive routine vaccines due to the pandemic is expected to increase in sickness and

mortality from preventable diseases. Despite the obstacles faced by COVID-19, the World Health

Organization has advised governments to ensure that critical vaccinations and health services are

maintained.

II. Body

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To lower your chances of contracting a disease, vaccines operate in conjunction with your body's

natural defenses to create protection. When you receive a vaccine, your immune system response in a

positive way. It is capable of identifying the invading pathogen, such as a virus or bacteria. This

enzyme produces antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that are naturally created by the immune system

to fight disease and infection. Recalls the illness and how to combat it when it occurs. If you are

exposed to the germ again in the future, your immune system will be able to promptly eradicate it,

preventing you from being ill as a result.

Vaccination is, therefore, a safe and effective method of inducing an immunological response in

the body while avoiding the transmission of disease. Human immune systems are programmed to

retain information. Generally speaking, after we have been subjected to one or more doses of a

vaccine, we are protected against a disease for years, decades, or even a lifetime. It is for this reason

that vaccines are so successful. The goal of vaccines is not to treat a disease after it has happened but

rather to prevent us from being sick in the first place. Vaccines operate by instructing and preparing

the body's natural defenses - the immune response – to recognize and resist viruses and bacteria when

introduced into the body. If the body is exposed to such disease-causing microorganisms, later on, it

will prepare it to destroy them swiftly, preventing illness from occurring.

When a person is vaccinated against such a disease, their infection risk is lowered as well – and

as a result, they are less likely to spread the virus or bacteria to others. As more people in a

community are vaccinated, fewer people are left exposed, and the likelihood that an infected

individual would spread the virus to another person decreases. In addition, increasing the possibility

that a pathogen will circulate in the population protects those who cannot be vaccinated (because of

medical issues such as allergies or their age) against the disease targeted by the vaccine. 'Herd

immunity,' also known as a 'vaccination program,' is an indirect form of protection against an

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infectious disease that occurs when immunity develops in a community due to vaccination or

previous infection.

Herd immunity does not imply that persons who have not been vaccinated or who have not

previously been affected are immune to the disease. Instead, herd immunity happens when people

who are not immune but live in an area with a high proportion of immunity have a reduced risk of

infection than non-immune individuals who live in a community with a low balance of immunity.

Thus, herd immunity can be defined as reducing the risk of disease when a large proportion of the

population is immune.

Non-immune people in communities with high immunity have a lower risk of disease than they

would otherwise have. Still, their lowered risk is due to people's immunity in the area in which they

live (herd immunity), not because they are personally immune. Furthermore, even when herd

immunity has been established and a lower risk of disease between immunocompromised people has

been demonstrated, disease risk will continue to decline as vaccination coverage increases. Thus, the

risk of illness among individuals who are not immune can become comparable to the risk of disease

among those who are immune when vaccine coverage is extremely high.

The World Health Organization believes that acquiring 'herd immunity' through vaccination,

rather than allowing disease to spread across a population, is preferable since it prevents unwanted

cases and deaths. Many vaccinations are being developed for COVID-19, a new illness that can cause

a global pandemic. Some vaccines are already in use, and others are in the early stages of

development after demonstrating safety and efficacy against disease.

III. Conclusion

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Vaccination is an effective and safe way to prevent disease and save lives. Vaccines contain

pathogens that have been eliminated or weakened, such as viruses or bacteria. When given as a group,

these immunizations can save the lives of up to 3 million people each year. Vaccines work by

teaching and preparing the immune system to recognize and resist viruses and bacteria when they are

introduced into the body.

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to induce an immune response in the body while

preventing disease transmission. Non-immune people in high-immunity groups are at a lower risk of

disease than they would be otherwise. Many vaccines are being developed for COVID-19, a new

illness that has the potential to spread globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) argues that

obtaining 'herd immunity' through vaccination is preferable since it prevents unnecessary instances

and fatalities.

IV. References

World Health Organization. (2020, December 30). Q&A Detail. WHO.

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/vaccines-and-immunization-what-is-vaccination

US.Government. (2012, March 12). Basics of Vaccines | CDC. CDC.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/vpd-vac-basics.html

Coelho, S. (2020, July 21). What is a vaccine? Types, stages for approval. Medical News Today.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-a-vaccine

Winchester Org. (n.d.). What Are Vaccines? | Winchester Hospital. WInchester Hospital. Retrieved

June 17, 2021, from https://www.winchesterhospital.org/health-library/article?id=222982

Brunson, E. K. (2008, March). vaccine | Definition, Types, History, & Facts. Encyclopedia

Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/vaccine
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