Immunization

• Vaccination- 1st used successfully in 1798 by Edward Jenner who used cowpox virus to protect against smallpox (people who contracted cowpox did not develop smallpox).
• Active vs Passive immunization
  • active disease develops memory and long lasting protection
  • passive transfer from one individual to another is short lasting but quicker

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