Which statement best defines immunoprophylaxis?

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Which statement best defines immunoprophylaxis?

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Immunoprophylaxis is prevention of disease by stimulating the immune system to recognize and respond to pathogens before illness occurs. Vaccines are the classic way this is done, by exposing the immune system to harmless antigens so it learns to mount a rapid, protective response if the real pathogen is encountered in the future. This preventive approach contrasts with treating a disease after it appears, and it isn’t about physical stress or visual clues.

Immunoprophylaxis is prevention of disease by stimulating the immune system to recognize and respond to pathogens before illness occurs. Vaccines are the classic way this is done, by exposing the immune system to harmless antigens so it learns to mount a rapid, protective response if the real pathogen is encountered in the future. This preventive approach contrasts with treating a disease after it appears, and it isn’t about physical stress or visual clues.

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