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active immunization

Active immunization is the induction of immunity after exposure to an antigen. Antibodies are created by the recipient and may be stored permanently. This creates memory cells which will respond if the same pathogen appears again.

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Active immunization is the induction of immunity after exposure to an antigen. Antibodies are created by the recipient and may be stored permanently. This creates memory cells which will respond if the same pathogen appears again.

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