Differentiate between active immunity and passive immunity.

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Difference between active immunity and passive immunity

Criteria Active Immunity Passive Immunity

Definition Accomplished by antibodies formed by the body Accomplished by performed antibodies formed from an outside source

Effective time duration Long lasting Short lived

Time of development Slow process Fast process

Example Natural infection or vaccines (with attenuated antigens) IgA antibodies from colostrum

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Criteria	Active Immunity	Passive Immunity
Definition	Accomplished by antibodies formed by the body	Accomplished by performed antibodies formed from an outside source
Effective time duration	Long lasting	Short lived
Time of development	Slow process	Fast process
Example	Natural infection or vaccines (with attenuated antigens)	IgA antibodies from colostrum