Vaccination and Immunization

Vaccination and immunization are both important processes used to protect us against certain diseases. Vaccination provides immunity by using a weakened form of a disease-causing organism which stimulates the body's immune system to fight it off. Immunization, on the other hand, involves a substance that stimulates the body's own production of antibodies to the specific disease. Immunizations can also be used to boost the body's already existing immunity against particular diseases. Vaccinations and immunizations are important tools in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting both individual and public health.