Q.How can Cow Pox be prevented?

Cow pox is prevented by vaccination with the cowpox (vaccinia) virus, which builds protective immunity — the principle Edward Jenner used to create the first vaccine.

Cow pox is a mild contagious viral disease (caused by the cowpox/vaccinia virus) affecting cattle and, through contact, humans such as milkmaids. It holds a special place in the history of immunology because Edward Jenner used cowpox material to protect people against the deadly smallpox — the origin of the word 'vaccine' (from Latin vacca, a cow).

Prevention:

1. Vaccination is the main preventive measure. When the cowpox (vaccinia) virus, or an attenuated form of it, is introduced into the body, the immune system responds by producing antibodies and memory lymphocytes against the viral antigens. On later exposure, these memory cells give a rapid, strong response, so the person is protected. Because cowpox and smallpox viruses share antigens, the vaccine protects against both. …