Workplace Health and Safety Vic aim to keep you always informed and in light of World Immunisation Week, although not forcing any opinions, we bring some reputable information to you.
How do vaccines work?
According to The World Health Organisation (2020), vaccines contain weakened or inactive parts of a particular organism. When a vaccine is administered, antibodies are produced by your body and develop memory cells. From this, the body is trained to fight the specific disease, building up memory of the pathogen so it can fight it if exposed in the future. After your body has produced antibodies to fight future exposure, this is called ‘immunisation’.
Herd Immunity:
According to The World Health Organisation (2020), when someone is vaccinated, they are very likely to be protected against the targeted disease – however, not everyone can be vaccinated (such as people with underlying health issues or people with allergies to some vaccine components). These people can still be protected if they live in and amongst others who are vaccinated. When a lot of people in a community are vaccinated the pathogen has difficulty circulating because most of the people it encounters are immune. This is called ‘herd immunity’.
Flu Shots:
Workplace Health and Safety Vic offer flu clinics at your workplace. Our Nurses are highly skilled and trained and are up to date with the latest Covid-19 information. If you’d like to book your clinic, email [email protected] today.