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Which type of immunity is developed after infection with a disease-causing organism or after vaccination?
What type of immunity is usually long-term protection?
Which type of immunity involves the transfer of protection from another human or animal?
What type of immunity mimics natural infection with little to no risk to the patient?
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Which type of immunity is given to newborns born to mothers who are Hepatitis B positive?
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What is the term for false content that can cause harm?
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What is the term for false content that you are not aware is false?
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What is a major problem in the Philippines contributing to vaccine hesitancy?
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Which term refers to the difficulty in understanding an issue caused by too much information?
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What is the example of misinformation mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Immunity Types
- Active immunity is developed after infection with a disease-causing organism or after vaccination.
- Active immunity usually provides long-term protection.
- Passive immunity involves the transfer of protection from another human or animal.
- Artificial active immunity mimics natural infection with little to no risk to the patient.
Vaccine-Related Concepts
- Hepatitis B immune globulin is given to newborns born to mothers who are Hepatitis B positive.
- Misinformation refers to false content that can cause harm.
- Disinformation refers to false content that you are not aware is false.
Challenges in Vaccination
- A major problem in the Philippines contributing to vaccine hesitancy is misinformation.
- Information overload contributes to the difficulty in understanding an issue, referred to as infodemic.
Examples of Misinformation
- The example of misinformation mentioned in the text is the false information that vaccines are harmful.
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Test your knowledge of the differences between active and passive immunity, including the ways they are developed and their durations. See if you can recognize examples of each type of immunity and understand how they provide protection.
