Immunity Acquired disease immunity is a type of immunity that develops after exposure to a pathogen. It occurs through the activation of the body's immune system, leading to the formation of antibodies, which protect the body from re-infection. Acquired immunity is a key defence mechanism in protecting us from dise…
Immunity Acquired disease immunity is a type of immunity that develops after exposure to a pathogen. It occurs through the activation of the body's immune system, leading to the formation of antibodies, which protect the body from re-infection. Acquired immunity is a key defence mechanism in protecting us from disease. Vaccines are a common tool used to create acquired immunity against specific illnesses. These vaccines work by introducing a pathogen or a weakened form of it into the body, which activates an immune response. This response results in the body memorizing how to fight the disease, which is how acquired immunity is created. Acquired immunity is particularly important in preventing infectious Diseases which can be spread from person to person.
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