Question

Match the following types of immunity with their characteristics.

• A. From birth
• B. Short lived
• C. Vaccines

Answer 1

Innate immunity is the immunity gained by an individual by birth. It is also called natural immunity.

Introducing ready-made antibodies to protect against infection is called passive immunity. This gives immediate but short term protection.

Active immunity includes exposing the body to an antigen to protect against a particular infection. Exposure to antigen can happen naturally or by the through vaccines. Unlike passive immunity, this is long lasting.