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Vaccinations and Immunity
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- 1Natural-Active ImmunityImmunity achieved by being infected by a pathogen, which is memorized by memory lymphocytes.
- 2Natural-Passive ImmunityImmunity Achieved via antibodies in breast milk and the placenta
- 3Artificial-Active ImmunityImmunity Achieved via vaccination
- 4Artificial-Passive ImmunityImmunity Achieved via injection of antibodies into the bloodstream.
- 5Herd ImmunityBy vaccinating a population group, even those not vaccinated are protected from the disease.
- 6Ring ImmunityBy vaccinating only the people closest to an infected person, the rest of the population is protected.
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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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