Artificially Active Immunity (Hepatitis B)

1. The first dose usually induces a low level of antibody concentration which is not
sufcient to protect the person against disease.
2. Second dose is needed to increase the production of antibody until it reaches the
immunity level
3. 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)1

1. The first injection offers immediate immunity against the disease.

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