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Vaccination

Vaccination is the exposure of an animal to an organism with the goal of producing defenses against that organism. It is ideal to vaccinate birds against diseases that are known to exist in your area. Vaccines come with directions on how to use them appropriately and must be followed for optimal results.
 
Vaccinating a chicken
The eye drop method is one way to vaccinate poultry.
 
Sample question.
Which of the following is true? (Mark the box of the one correct answer)
a) It is important to vaccinate birds against diseases known to exist in your area
b) For optimal results you must follow directions for vaccines
c) Vaccination is the exposure of an animal to an organism with the goal of producing
    defenses against that organism

d) All of the above
What is the best way to prevent disease?