Immunology And Immunisation

1. Explain the fundamental principles of immunology and immunisation.
2. Describe the nature of antibodies and antigens and their interactions.
3. Discuss the different types of hypersensitivity reactions and their associated diseases.
4. Explain the principles of immunisation and vaccine development technologies.
5. Describe immunisation techniques and schedules.
6. Discuss the importance of cold-chain management in vaccine preservation.

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Fundamental Principles of Immunology

   • Unit 1: Nature of Antibodies and Antigens · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to immunology and its historical context.. Define key terms such as immunity, antigens, and antibodies.. Explain the roles of physical barriers in preventing pathogen entry..

   • Unit 2: Blood Groups · 2 hours

     Understand the classification of blood based on antigens and antibodies.. Learn about the ABO blood group system and its significance in transfusions.. Study the agglutination reactions between antigens and antibodies..

2. Week 2Module 1: Fundamental Principles of Immunology

   • Unit 3: Antigen-Antibody Reactions · 3 hours

     Describe the chemical interactions between antigens and antibodies.. Differentiate between precipitation and agglutination reactions.. Understand the role of antigen-antibody complexes in immune defense..

3. Week 3Module 2: Hypersensitivity

   • Unit 1: Hypersensitivity · 4 hours

     Define hypersensitivity and its role in tissue injury.. Explain the different types of hypersensitivity reactions (Type I-V).. Discuss the diseases associated with hypersensitivity reactions..

4. Week 4Module 2: Hypersensitivity

   • Unit 2: Types of Immunity and Factors Affecting Immunity · 4 hours

     Differentiate between active and passive immunity.. Identify factors affecting immunity such as sleep, diet, and stress.. Discuss the role of vaccines in creating active immunity..

5. Week 5Module 2: Hypersensitivity

   • Unit 3: Vaccine and Vaccination · 3 hours

     Define vaccine and vaccination.. Understand the components of vaccines and their potential allergic reactions.. Discuss the types of hypersensitivity reactions associated with vaccines..

6. Week 6Module 2: Hypersensitivity

   • Unit 4: Serological Vaccine Efficacy and Coverage Survey · 4 hours

     Explain how to measure vaccine efficacy and coverage.. Define numerator, denominator, and disaggregation in coverage surveys.. Discuss the data requirements for assessing vaccination status..

7. Week 7Module 3: Principles of Immunisation

   • Unit 1: Principles of Immunisation and Immunisable Diseases · 4 hours

     Define immunisation and its role in disease prevention.. List common vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria, measles, and polio.. Differentiate between active and passive immunisation..

8. Week 8Module 3: Principles of Immunisation

   • Unit 2: Immunisation Techniques and Schedules · 4 hours

     Discuss various immunisation techniques and schedules.. Understand the role of T cells, B cells, and antibodies in immunisation.. Explain how vaccines prepare the body's immune system..

9. Week 9Module 3: Principles of Immunisation

   • Unit 3: Cold-Chain Management · 4 hours

     Define cold-chain management and its importance in vaccine preservation.. Understand the science, technology, and processes involved in maintaining a cold chain.. Discuss the validation requirements for cold chain distribution..

10. Week 10Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

    • Unit 1: Concept of Vaccine Development Technologies · 4 hours

      Define vaccine development technologies and their role in disease prevention.. Understand the components of vaccines and their mechanisms of action.. Discuss the terms vaccine and vaccination and their historical context..

11. Week 11Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

    • Unit 2: Immunological Techniques · 4 hours

      Explain various immunological techniques used in vaccine development.. Understand the use of antibodies to detect specific proteins.. Discuss techniques such as immunoelectrophoresis and immunohistochemistry..

12. Week 12Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

    • Unit 3: Adverse Reactions · 4 hours

      Discuss adverse reactions to vaccines and their immunological basis.. Understand the classification of immunologic reactions (Type I-IV).. Explain the Arthus reaction and its manifestations..

13. Week 13Module 4: Vaccine Development Technologies

    • Final Revision · 5 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Prepare for final examinations..