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immunization: see immunity immunity, ability of an organism to resist disease by identifying and destroying foreign substances or organisms. Although all animals have some immune capabilities, little is known about nonmammalian immunity. ..... Click the link for more information. ; vaccination vaccination, means of producing immunity against pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, by the introduction of live, killed, or altered antigens that stimulate the body to produce antibodies against more dangerous forms. ..... Click the link for more information. . |
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| Section 1 reviews active and passive immunization and provides a practical discussion of numerous aspects of vaccine administration, including vaccine shortages, reporting of vaccine-preventable diseases, and parental misconceptions about vaccinations. Passive immunization does have its disadvantages, Santosham says. The in vivo tests on passive immunization with AVANIR human monoclonal antibodies are being conducted in small animal models established at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston under contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), a part of the National Institutes of Health. |
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passive immunization
