The organisms that cause a disease (or materials  produced from those organisms) are weakened or killed and then made into vaccines. These vaccines are injected into the body or are taken by mouth. The body reacts by making disease fighting substances antibodies that build up in the system and guard against these diseases for a long time, often for a lifetime. Thus, immunization helps the body to defend itself against a particular disease.

First aid kit

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and materials that can be used as a first line of treatment for an injury or illness. You can buy first aid kits at sporting goods stores, pharmacies and some department stores.  If you have children you should have a First Aid Kit. If you don't want to buy one you can make your own easily. Here are some items you can use to create your first aid kit...more

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Because they have received antibodies from their mother's blood system, babies are immune to many diseases when they are born. But this immunity wears off during the first year of life. That's why immunization programs, which help young bodies build their own defenses against disease, should be started early and carried out faithfully.. more