| Front | immunization |
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| Back | The process of generating a state of immunity by artificial means. In active [this], also called vaccination, an inactive or weakened form of a pathogen is administered, inducing B and T cell responses and immunological memory. In passive [this], antibodies specific for a particular microbe are administered, conferring immediate but temporary protection. |
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