Difference between revisions of "Active immunity"
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| − | Active immunity | + | Active immunity was the production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. |
| − | Active immunity | + | Active immunity was usually permanent, meaning a individual was protected from the disease for the duration of their lives.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#a</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:26, July 12, 2007
Active immunity was the production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination.
Active immunity was usually permanent, meaning a individual was protected from the disease for the duration of their lives.[1]