2/17/24, 3:50 AM Mini-Essay on Vaccines Description Now that we have covered the concepts of innate, and adaptive immunity, as well as how B and T cells are activated, and memory cells are formed, you are able to combine all the information to write an essay on vaccinations. Mini-Essay on Vaccines Instructions Write a mini-essay beginning with a review on the concepts of "Foreignness", and the typical characteristics a substance requires to be immunogenic, the role of MHC molecules in activating T cells. Describe the primary and secondary immune responses, indicating where a vaccination might be most effective. Address the relationship between the incubation period of a pathogen and the approach needed to achieve effective active immunization. Describe the principle of vaccination preparation, development of new vaccines, the routes of administration and side effects associated with vaccines. Briefly touch on the controversy associated with vaccines and why herd immunity is critical in keeping a population safe from the spread of a pathogen. The mini essay is expected to be concise, and the topic covered in a focused, thorough and accurate manner. It should be at least 600 words long. Your essay must include a heading at the top. Your essay should begin with a clear introduction and include either a single, or two shorter body paragraphs, as well as a concluding paragraph. Please submit as a Word doc (attach the file). Expectations See rubric Mini-Essay on Vaccines 1/3 2/17/24, 3:50 AM Format At least 600 words long. Foreignness Describes Foreignness Criteria Immunogenicity Describes characteristics a substance requires to be immunogenic MHC and T cell activation Describes role of MHC molecules in activating T cells Primary and secondary immune responses Describe the primary and secondary immune responses, indicating where a vaccination might be most effective. Incubation period and anamnestic response Describe relationship between the incubation period of a pathogen and the approach needed to achieve effective active immunization. Principle of vaccination preparation Describe the principle of vaccination preparation Steps development of new vaccines Describe the steps development of new vaccines Mini-Essay on Vaccines Routes of administration Describe the routes of administration Side effects associated with vaccines Describe the side effects associated with vaccines Controversy Describe the controversy associated with vaccines Ratings 1 pts Full Marks 1 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 1 pts Full Marks 2 pts Full Marks 5 pts Full Marks 5 pts Full Marks 2 pts Full Marks 5 pts Full Marks 2 pts Full Marks 2 pts Full Marks 2 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks 0 pts No Marks Pts 1 pts 1 pts 1 pts 2 pts 5 pts 5 pts 2 pts 5 pts 2 pts 2 pts 2 pts 2/3 2/17/24, 3:50 AM Criteria Herd immunity Describe the significance of herd immunity Mini-Essay on Vaccines Ratings 2 pts Full Marks Pts 0 pts No Marks 2 pts Total Points: 30 3/3