Vaccination against specific disease like tetanus is an exampIe of:

Correct answer: A. Artificial active immunity

  • A. Artificial active immunity
  • B. Natural active immunity
  • C. Artificial passive immunity
  • D. Natural passive immunity

Explanation

Artificially-acquired passive immunity is an immediate, but short-term immunization provided by the injection of antibodies, such as gamma globulin, that are not produced by the recipient's cells. These antibodies are developed in another individual or animal and then injected into another individual.

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