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Over 114 million Americans have received the COVID-19<\/a> vaccine. Protecting us against disease, modern science helps to prevent the spread of deadly illnesses. But, how do they actually work? In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll talk about the different types of vaccines, how they function, and why it\u2019s important to get inoculated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Vaccine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A vaccine is a combination of substances that contain an agent which encourages the body to produce antibodies. Known also as immunity, this injection helped to eradicate smallpox and rinderpest, and restricted the spread of diseases like polio, measles, and tetanus. In fact, the World Health Organisation reports that there are currently presventions against twenty-five different infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Vaccine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Occurring last in October 1977, smallpox was a disease the included fever, vomiting, and a skin rash. Its origin is unknown, however the earliest evidence of its existence dates back to Egyptian mummies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1796, British doctor Edward Jenner discovered that those who had been infected by cowpox where immune to smallpox. Serving as a natural vaccine, the former disease was used until the emergence of a modern immunisation in the 19th century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its Name<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is because of cowpox that vaccines get their name. Coming from the latin for cow, this first type of inoculation is immortalised forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do They Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Encountering thousands of germs daily, our immune system can fight most of them on our own. Vaccines help us to fight the disease-causing ones that can overwhelm the body. By familiarising the system with the virus, the body creates antibodies which defend it from harmful invader. Therefore, protecting us if we come across the real disease out and about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are currently several types in use, each representing different strategies which can be used to fight disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n