Immunization in the World

Immunization in the world-current problems

Immunization is the process by which an individual's immune system becomes strengthened against an agent. It is done mainly through vaccination against microbe causing disease. The target of immunization in our immune system are the B-cells and T-cells. Two manners in which to approach immunization : Active immunization-introduction of a foreign molecule into the body, which causes the body itself to generate immunity against the target  Passive immunization- pre-synthesized elements of the immune system are transferred to a person so that the body does not need to produce these elements itself

Problems currently being faced
 * Cost-this is a major concern seeing the rise in pharmaceutical prices and the current economic downfall of many countries at large.The main question becomes who pays for all the costs for the vacines,who can afford and how will we avail it to everyone since health is a basic necessity for life.


 * Contraindication-this is a situation where the patient itself has a condition and not the vaccine itself having a problem. The problem that manifests usually is an anaphylactic shock, this can be adverse.


 * Regulations-in different regions of the world there are different beliefs that hinder usage of vaccine on younger generations due to their religous beliefs.