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What is the definition of an epidemic?
A sudden disease outbreak affecting a large number of people in a specific region
What distinguishes a pandemic from an epidemic?
The number of people affected
How is active immunity acquired?
By developing antibodies after being infected by a disease or vaccinated
What is passive immunity?
Immunity that transfers antibodies from one person to another
How long does passive immunity usually last?
A few weeks to a few months
What determines whether someone develops symptoms from a contagious disease?
The level of immunity they possess
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