Primary immunization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009429",
  "term": "Primary immunization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The initial administration of an antigen to an individual to induce a primary immune response and establish immunological memory. This process prepares the immune system to react more rapidly and effectively upon subsequent exposure to the same antigen. It is a fundamental step in vaccination protocols.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunity",
    "primary immune response"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1234 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/primary-immunization/"
}