Biology · Biology and its Major Fields of Specialization
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Which of the following can be effective in preventing viral infection in humans?
- A
Taking antihistamines
- B
Getting vaccinated
- C
Applying antiseptics
- D
Taking antibiotics
Vaccination is a highly effective way to prevent viral infections by:
1. Introducing a small, harmless piece of the virus (antigen) to the body
2. Stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies and immune cells that recognize and fight the virus
3. Providing long-term immunity against specific viruses
Antihistamines help ease symptoms like itching, sneezing, and swelling that happen during allergic reactions. They don’t stop viruses or keep someone from getting viral infections, so they aren’t used for prevention or treatment of those illnesses.
Vaccination is a highly effective way to prevent viral infections by:
1. Introducing a small, harmless piece of the virus (antigen) to the body
2. Stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies and immune cells that recognize and fight the virus
3. Providing long-term immunity against specific viruses
Antiseptics can help prevent bacterial infections, but they are not effective against viral infections.
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections. Using antibiotics against viral infections can even lead to antibiotic resistance.
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