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Active vs. passive Immunity

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 ActiveInjecting or taking antigens by mouth.Takes time for T and B cells to be activated but gives long lasting immunity.

Active ImmunityMemory 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 PassiveMother 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.

Promoting health and wellness in the workplace

1. Promote Preventive CareBring vaccination to the workplace for flu season.Encourage and fund vaccinations.

2. Encourage ExerciseOffer 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 EducationBreak-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 InHost on-site health clinics.Employees do not have to worry about taking off time from work.

5. Invest in IncentivesOffer 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 OptionsOffer 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 HealthOffer employee assistance programs:Financial troublesExcess stressDepression symptomsEncourage steps for stress reduction.

8. Recommend Behavioral ResourcesMake use of coaching and disease management programs.Consider offering:Tobacco cessationWeight loss programsStress management programs

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