Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

What is the main principle behind vaccination in preventing infectious diseases?

A) To eliminate all bacteria from the body
B) To directly cure an ongoing infection
C) To stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies
D) To increase the body's overall metabolic rate

Explanation

Vaccinations work by introducing a weakened or inactive form of a pathogen (or parts of it) to the body, which prompts the immune system to produce antibodies and develop memory cells, providing future immunity without causing the disease.

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