Raj’s family is happy as he became a father of a baby girl. Upon a routine visit to the hospital, the doctor advised him not to skip the vaccination schedule. While discussing the same at home, one of the family members suggested that vaccination is not necessary for a girl child. Raj opposed this suggestion. (a) What is vaccination? (b) What are vaccines? How do they work? (c) Critically comment upon Raj's viewpoint.

Please find the answers to questions a, b and c in the explanation section.

Explanation:

This question is about Raj's family who welcomed a baby girl. Raj, the father, was advised to adhere to the vaccination schedule for the girl child. Now to the questions:

a) Vaccination is the process of administering a drug substance known as vaccine, in order to boost the immune system of the body to prevent microbial caused diseases and infections.

b) A vaccine is a biological substance that provides immunity against a particular disease or infection. A vaccine is usually prepared from the microorganism that causes the disease that is being prevented. The vaccine works in such a way that it aids the innate immune system to recognize and fight off pathogens e.g. virus, bacteria etc.

The vaccine contains molecules from the pathogens called ANTIGENS, which when inoculated into the body, is recognized by the immune system. The immune system responds by producing antibodies to combat the antigen in the vaccine the same way the actual pathogens will be combated. This helps the immune system get ready for an actual attack by pathogens.

c) According to the question, Raj opposed the view of a family member that suggested that vaccination was not necessary for a female child. Raj is actually right by opposing this suggestion because vaccination is not sex- dependent i.e. it is not meant for a particular sex alone. All human child, whether boy or girl, needs to be protected from harmful diseases and the best way to do that is via vaccination. Thus, Raj is right about opposing the suggestion against vaccination of girl child.

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would be most reasonable answer tbh