Vaccinations and Immunity

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GCSE Biology (Health & Medicine) Flashcards on Vaccinations and Immunity, created by Ablazej P on 05/02/2018.
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Natural-Active Immunity Immunity achieved by being infected by a pathogen, which is memorized by memory lymphocytes.
Natural-Passive Immunity Immunity Achieved via antibodies in breast milk and the placenta
Artificial-Active Immunity Immunity Achieved via vaccination
Artificial-Passive Immunity Immunity Achieved via injection of antibodies into the bloodstream.
Herd Immunity By vaccinating a population group, even those not vaccinated are protected from the disease.
Ring Immunity By vaccinating only the people closest to an infected person, the rest of the population is protected.
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