zaszczepieniem
Zaszczepienie, known in English as vaccination, is a medical procedure that introduces a vaccine to stimulate the immune system to develop protective immunity against specific diseases. The vaccine, typically containing weakened or inactivated pathogens, antigens, or recombinant proteins, prompts the body to produce antibodies and memory cells without causing the full-blown disease. By doing so, the individual gains immunity that can prevent infection or reduce disease severity if exposed to the actual pathogen.
The concept of zaszczepienie dates back to the 18th century with Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccine. Since then,
Vaccines can be classified by their composition: live attenuated, inactivated, subunit or recombinant, toxoid, or conjugate.
Public acceptance of zaszczepienie varies worldwide. While global immunization has dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality from
In addition to individual protection, widespread zaszczepienie contributes to herd immunity, which reduces transmission rates and