What is the goal of active immunity?
1. Prevention of illness
2. Augmentation of the allergic response
3. Reduction of disease symptoms
4. Completion of the process of passive immunity
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The goal of active immunity is the prevention of illness.
Rationale 2: The goal of active immunity is not augmentation of the allergic response.
Rationale 3: The goal of active immunity is not reduction of disease symptoms.
Rationale 4: The goal of active immunity is not to complete the process of passive immunity.
Global Rationale: Most vaccines are administered with the goal of preventing illness. Common vaccines include those used to prevent patients from acquiring measles, influenza, diphtheria, polio, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, and hepatitis B. Augmentation of the allergic response, reduction of disease symptoms, and completion of the process of passive immunity are not goals of active immunity.
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