What are pathogens?
Diesease causing agents
What are some examples of pathogens?
Bacteria and viruses
What is bacteria?
single celled organisms are responsible for dieseases
What are viruses?
they are only able to replicate inside a hosts cells.
What is another term for vaccinations?
Immunizations
How does a vaccine work?
A small amount of the deactivated pathogen is injected in the body causing the immune system to react and protect the person from infection.