Immunity And Vacccines Flashcards
1
Q
What is active immunity?
A
the type of immunity you get when your body makes it’s own antibodies after being stimulated by and antigen.
2
Q
What are the two types of active immunity?
A
natural and artificial
3
Q
What is natural active immunity?
A
When you become immune after catching a disease and producing your own antibodies for it
4
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What is artificial active immunity?
A
Artificial active immunity is when you become immune after you have been given a vaccination containing a harmless does of antigen.
