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How many are examples of passive immunity?
. Vaccination
Crossing of antibodies from mother to foetus through the placenta
Graft rejection
Injections given to patents of snakebite
Tetanus antitoxin
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When ready-made antibodies are directly given to protect the body against foreign agents, it is called passive immunity. The yellowish fluid colostrum secreted by the mother during the initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies (IgA) to protect the infant. The foetus also receives some antibodies from their mother, through the placenta during pregnancy. Transfer of antibodies in case of snakebite or antitoxins in case of tetanus. These are some examples of passive immunity.
