Vaccinating a Child Against a Dangerous Pathogen Not Only Protects

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True/False

Vaccinating a child against a dangerous pathogen not only protects that child from disease,but it also protects society as a whole,since herd immunity in the population is maintained.

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Definitions:

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach, involved in absorption and secretion.

Gallbladder

A small organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver before releasing it into the small intestine.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that functions as the part of the digestive and respiratory systems by carrying air from the nose to the larynx and food from the mouth to the esophagus.

Salivary Gland

Glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, which aids in digestion and keeps the mouth moist.