Biology for IGCSE & O level - Diseases And Immunity (Section 3 - No. 36)

What is a key difference between active and passive immunity?
Active immunity is long-lasting, passive immunity is short-term.
Active immunity comes from a person's own immune system, passive immunity comes from external sources.
Passive immunity is acquired via vaccination, active isn't.
They are the same thing.

Explanation

Active immunity comes from the body's own immune response, passive from external sources.

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