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 Define active and passive immunity

 Differentiate between active and passive


immunity

 Explain the importance of vaccination in


controlling the spread of diseases

Learning Objectives
Number of cases of measles in Wales
 Is when a person can make
their own antibodies and
memory cells that protect
against it.
 Long-lasting

Active Immunity
You can develop active
immunity by:

 having the disease and getting


over it

 Being vaccinated with


weakened pathogens
 Polio
 Tuberculosis

 measles

 Influenza vaccine

 Tetanus

 Typhoid

 Hepatitis B

 Common colds

Examples
 Is when a person have been
given antibodies that have
been made by another
organism.
 Only lasts for a short time

Passive Immunity
Breast feeding By injection of antibodies

Examples
ACTIVE PASSIVE

Construct a Venn Diagram and compare active


and passive immunity
 Cambridge IGCSE Biology 3rd ed.
 Images from Google
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/66389
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/breastfeeding/
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/01/05/free-anti-rabies-vaccines-in-2016/
https://cacoo.com/blog/understanding-venn-diagram-symbols-examples/

SOURCES

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