Biology for IGCSE & O level - Diseases And Immunity (Section 5 - No. 22)

What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
Active immunity involves making your own antibodies, while passive immunity involves receiving antibodies from an external source.
Active immunity is temporary, and passive immunity is long-lasting.
Active immunity is caused by vaccines, passive is not.
They are the same thing.

Explanation

Active: own antibodies, Passive: external antibodies.

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