passive immunity
noun
: short-acting immunity acquired by transfer of antibodies (as by injection of gamma globulin) compare active immunity
passive immunization
noun
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There was also one medication: palivizumab, a short-acting monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity (protection with antibodies created outside a person's own body) to infants for up to one month at a time.
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023
Additionally, active immunity is long-lasting but takes a few weeks to develop; passive immunity is immediate but temporary.
—Leah Groth, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Active immunity refers to immunity your body develops from making antibodies on its own, while you are given antibodies in passive immunity.
—Leah Groth, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
At the moment, there are only two ways to prevent RSV: the usual hygiene practices used to prevent common colds (such as mask wearing, hand washing and avoiding sick people) and palivizumab, a short-acting monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity to infants for up to one month at a time.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023
Additionally, active immunity is long-lasting but takes a few weeks to develop; passive immunity is immediate but temporary.
—Leah Groth, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Active immunity refers to immunity your body develops from making antibodies on its own, while you are given antibodies in passive immunity.
—Leah Groth, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
At the moment, there are only two ways to prevent RSV: the usual hygiene practices used to prevent common colds (such as mask wearing, hand washing and avoiding sick people) and palivizumab, a short-acting monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity to infants for up to one month at a time.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023
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“Passive immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passive%20immunity. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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