Natural and Artificial Immunity is a part of the VCE Biology area of study ‘How do Cells Communicate?’. It is a part of the subtopic ‘Immunity’. Acquiring natural immunity is done by becoming infected by a specific pathogen. Artificial immunity is gained through small exposures to a pathogen. By injecting antibodies for a specific pathogen, vaccines help you to gain artificial immunity.
What’s the Difference Between Natural and Artificial Immunity?
Learn more about different types of immunity by watching this video.
Which is Better?
This video looks at a case from the CDC, and evaluates the evidence as to which type of immunity is better.
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