Question

What is the primary purpose of vaccination?

  1. To cure an existing disease
  2. To provide temporary relief from symptoms
  3. To prevent a disease by stimulating the immune system
  4. To kill pathogens directly

Answer:

Option C: To prevent a disease by stimulating the immune system

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To prevent a disease by stimulating the immune system”.

Vaccination introduces weakened or inactive pathogens to the body, stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies and create immunity against future infections.