active immunity
Cards (5)
- active immunity - stimulation of the production of antibodies by the individuals own immune system
- direct contact with the pathogen or antigen is necessary
- natural active immunity - you come immune after catching the diseasee.g. memory B cells present in blood due to previous infection with the same pathogen
- artificial active immunity - you become immune after catching the diseasee.g. memory B cells present from vaccinations
- immunity is produced slowly
- causes long term protection