Vaccines

Passive immunization with advantages and drawbacks

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Passive immunization with advantages and drawbacks

Immunization is the process whereby a person naturally acquires or is induced to acquire immunity or resistance to an infectious disease. An individual can acquire such immunity either passively or actively and thus immunization may be active or passive immunization. Passive … Read more

Vaccines- Introduction and Types with Examples

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Vaccines- Introduction and Types

A vaccine is a medical preparation given to provide immunity from a disease. Vaccines use a variety of different substances ranging from dead microorganisms to genetically engineered antigens to defend the body against potentially harmful microorganisms. Effective vaccines change the … Read more