Transcript Immunity PP

Immunity:
The state of being immune from or
insusceptible to a particular disease or
the like.
 The condition that permits either natural
or acquired resistance to disease.
 The ability of the cell to react
immunologically in the presence of
antigen.
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Natural Active
Occurs during infection.
 It is active because lymphocytes are
activated by antigens on pathogen's
surface.
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Artificial Active
Injecting or taking antigens by mouth.
 Takes time for T and B cells to be
activated but gives long lasting
immunity.
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Active Immunity
Memory cells are only produced in
active immunity.
 Protection for active immunity is
permanent whereas in passive immunity
it is only temporary.
 Antigens are only encountered in active
immunity.
 Active immunity takes several weeks to
become active but passive is immediate
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Natural Passive
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Mother to child through placenta or milk.
Artificial Passive:

Used during potentially fatal diseases.
Provides an instant response but only
temporary as antibodies are not the
body's own so memory cells are not
created. E.g. tetanus - injection of
antitoxins given.
1. Promote Preventive Care
Bring vaccination to the workplace for flu
season.
 Encourage and fund vaccinations.
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2. Encourage Exercise
Offer covered, secure bike parking for
commuters.
 Provide showering facilities and locker
rooms for employees who want to
workout at lunch.
 Promote a lunch hour walking club and
offer incentives for employees who
participate.
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3. Emphasize Education
Break-time seminars to learn about
healthy habits.
 Recruit speakers to lead sessions on
cooking healthy meals, staying healthy
while traveling, or quick stress
management skills.
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4. Bring the Doctor In
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Host on-site health clinics.
 Employees do not have to worry about
taking off time from work.
5. Invest in Incentives
Offer employee incentive programs that
yield financial or other awards.
 Incentives only for those who engage in
healthy behaviors.
 Work with your insurance company to
adjust premiums based on biometric
markers.
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6. Hone Hunger Options
Offer employees healthy meal and
snack options.
 Replace sodas with juice, milk, or water.
 Stock snack machines with nuts and
dried fruits.
 Have fresh fruit baskets.
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7. Be Mindful of Mental Health
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Offer employee assistance programs:
 Financial troubles
 Excess stress
 Depression symptoms
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Encourage steps for stress reduction.
8. Recommend Behavioral
Resources
Make use of coaching and disease
management programs.
 Consider offering:
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 Tobacco cessation
 Weight loss programs
 Stress management programs
Resources:
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Inc.com
 http://www.inc.com/guides/2011/01/8-ways-
to-promote-wellness-in-the-workplace.html