Active immunization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000184",
  "term": "Active immunization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of inducing immunity in an individual by administering an antigen, such as a vaccine, to stimulate their own immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells. This results in long-lasting protection against future infections by the same pathogen. It differs from passive immunization, which involves receiving pre-formed antibodies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "passive immunization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1116 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/active-immunization/"
}