Artificially Active Immunity (Hepatitis B)

 The first dose usually induces a low level of antibody concentration which is not
sufficient to protect the person against disease.
 Second dose is needed to increase the production of antibody until it reaches the
immunity level
 Vaccine is a preparation of weakened, dead pathogens. It stimulates the immune system
in the body to reach the level of immunity.

Artificially acquired Passive Immunity (e.g.: Rabies, Tetanus, Snake Bite, and Botulism)

 The first injection offers immediate immunity against the disease.

 The concentration of antibodies in the blood after the first injection is sufficient to
provide immunity against the disease.
 The quantity of antibody in blood last for only two weeks / does not last long.
 A second dose is given when the person is still infected by the disease.
 The concentration of antibodies in his blood has dropped below the immunity level
 A second injection of serum is needed to raise the concentration of antibodies above
the immunity level needed to fight against the infection.