MEDICAL DICTIONARY
Active immunity: The production of antibodies against a specific agent by the immune system . Active immunity can be acquired in two ways: - by contracting an infectious disease -- such as, for example, chickenpox; or
- by receiving a vaccination usually pe-- such as, for example, against polio.
Active immunity is permanent. The individual is protected from the disease all their life. See also: Passive immunity .
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