Abstract
Immunizing serves to induce a specific immune response or immune modulation to protect against a disease-causing agent. Achieving immune status is possible through active and passive immunization.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Basic Microbiology and Infection Control for Midwives |
Editors | Elisabeth Presterl, Magda Diab-El Schahawi, Jacqui S. Reilly |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 21 |
Pages | 185-190 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030020262 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030020255 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- vaccination
- active and passive immunization
- side effects