Immunology / Vaccinations

1. Is exposure to disease-causing organisms invariably associated with clinical signs of disease? Why or why not?

2. What is autoimmune disease?

3. What is passive immunity? Describe two ways puppies can receive passive immunity.

4. Why do puppies require a series of vaccinations while most adults do not?

Case Study: Your pregnant Border Collie has not been vaccinated for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, or rabies for over two years. Should she be vaccinated while pregnant? Why or why not?

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