01.

IMMUNIZATION
Immunity, Active vs Passive Immunity,
Mechanisms of Acquisition of Immunity
 “Immunization is a key component of
primary health care and
an indisputable human right.“

“It currently prevents 2-3 million deaths

every year from diseases like diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and measles.”

WHO
 Immunity
● Immunity
○ ability of body to tolerate the
presence of naturally-occurring
material to the body (self) and
to eliminate foreign material
(non-self)
○ Provides protection from
infectious diseases, usually
indicated by antibody
● Immunization
○ Process of making a person
immune or resistant to an
infectious disease, usually
through vaccination
● Antigen
○ Live or inactivated substance
(e.g. protein, polysaccharide)
capable of producing an
immune response
● Antibodies
○ Protein molecules produced
by B-lymphocytes in response
to specific antigens found on
surface of pathogens
PSMID CPG for Adult Immunization (2018)
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