Vaccination Responses

Vaccination responses are how your immune system reacts to a vaccine. When vaccinated, your body recognizes a harmless piece of a virus or bacteria, called an antigen. This triggers your immune system to produce antibodies and activate immune cells, preparing your body to fight the actual infection in the future. If exposed to the real pathogen later, your immune system can respond quickly and effectively, preventing illness or reducing its severity. This process helps protect both the vaccinated individual and the community by reducing the spread of disease through herd immunity.