Adaptive immunity developed over time
Adaptive immunity is not present at birth. It develops when a person’s immunity system finds and recognizes some foreign invader. Development of adaptive immunity takes day or even weeks. Adaptive immunity is more specific to the pathogens and has memory. It develops after the exposure to an antigen either from a pathogens or some vaccine.
Avoiding infections
Understanding the ways microorganisms enter our bodies can help to prevent infection. The best way to avoid infection is to keep our bodies and environment clean. Following are some ways that help to prevent infection.
- Dirty hands are major source of germs. The germs into our body when we touch our eyes, nose and mouth with dirty hands. Wash your hands before you eat after you use washroom/toilet and whenever you touch something used by a sick person.
- Take a bath at least once a day.
- We can protect ourselves from food infection s by eating healthy and fresh food that is free of germs. Wash fruit and vegetable before eating. Avoid eating items that are not properly covered form dust.
- Keep our home, surrounding and school clean.
- Learn principles of good health and act accordingly
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