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.
Natural Active
Occurs during infection.
It is active because lymphocytes are
activated by antigens on pathogen's
surface.
Artificial Active
Injecting or taking antigens by mouth.
Takes time for T and B cells to be
activated but gives long lasting
immunity.
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
Natural Passive
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.
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.
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.
4. Bring the Doctor In
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.
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.
7. Be Mindful of Mental Health
Offer employee assistance programs:
Financial troubles
Excess stress
Depression symptoms
Encourage steps for stress reduction.
8. Recommend Behavioral
Resources
Make use of coaching and disease
management programs.
Consider offering:
Tobacco cessation
Weight loss programs
Stress management programs
Resources:
Inc.com
http://www.inc.com/guides/2011/01/8-ways-
to-promote-wellness-in-the-workplace.html