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| − | Immunity is the body's protection against a [[disease]]. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. | + | '''Immunity''' is the body's protection against a [[disease]]. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. |
Immunity is indicated by the presence of [[antibodies]] in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#i</ref> | Immunity is indicated by the presence of [[antibodies]] in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#i</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:40, September 20, 2007
Immunity is the body's protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active.
Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined with a laboratory test.[1]
In legal terminology, immunity is a grant by the court, which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing criminal evidence.
