vaccines and immunity

• active immunity is when the body produces its own antibodies
• natural active immunity is when you become immune after catching the disease
• artificial active immunity is when you get a vaccination containing dead or inactive pathogens
• passive immunity is when the body is given antibodies
• natural passive immunity is when a baby gains antibodies through breast milk
• artificial passive immunity is when you become immune after being given antibodies, usually through an injection
• active immunity requires exposure to an antigen whereas passive immunity doesn’t require exposure
• active immunity takes more time for protection to develop whereas passive immunity is immediate
• active immunity produces memory cells whereas they aren’t produced in passive immunity
• active immunity has long lasting protection whereas passive immunity is short lasting protection
• vaccinations contain the antigens that trigger the immune response
• those who are not vaccinated are less likely catch the disease if there is herd immunity
• vaccines that are taken orally are more likely to be broken down by enzymes in the stomach
• yes yong on vaccines can be risky due to unknown side effects and may lead people to avoid taking the vaccine at all