Answer:
Differentiate between active immunity and
passive immunity
Active Immunity
Passive immunity
It is developed due to contact with
pathogen or its antigen.
It has no side effects.
It is slow but long lasting
It takes time to develop its response.
e.g., vaccination for polio, etc.
It is developed when ready-made
antibodies are injected into the body.
It may cause a reaction.
It is fast but lasts only for few
days.
It is used when the immune response
has to be faster
e.g., administration of tetanus
antitoxins, etc.
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