Passive vs Active immunity, Vaccination Flashcards
Immunity that involves receiving preformed antibodies
Passive immunity
Immunity that involves exposure to antigens
Active immunity
Onset of passive immunity
Rapid
Onset of active immunity
Slow
Duration of passive immunity
Short span, about 3 weeks = half-life of antibodies
Duration of active immunity
Long-lasting immunity (memory)
IgA in breast milk is what type of immunity?
Passive
Maternal IgG crossing placenta is what type of immunity?
Passive
Antitoxins via vaccine is what type of immunity?
Passive
Receiving humanized monoclonal antibodies is what type of immunity?
Passive
Natural infection is what type of immunity?
Active
Vaccines are what type of immunity?
Active
Receiving toxoids is what type of immunity?
Active
Unvaccinated patients exposed to Tetanus or Botulinum toxin, HBV, Varicella, Rabies virus or diphtheria antitoxin are given…
preformed antibodies (passive immunity)
Combined passive and active immunizations can be given for…
hepatitis B or rabies exposure