Getting a Flu Shot to Protect Against the Flu Is

Question

Getting a flu shot to protect against the flu is an example of _____ immunity.
A) natural passive
B) natural active
C) artificial active
D) artificial passive

Accepted Answer

Artificial active immunity is produced by vaccination, such as getting a flu shot to protect against the flu. Natural passive immunity is gained from the transfer of antibodies from a mother to her child, natural active immunity is gained by the body producing its own antibodies in response to an infection, and artificial passive immunity is gained from receiving antibodies produced by another organism, such as a transfusion of gamma globulin.