Passive Immunization

Passive immunization is a type of immune therapy that uses antibodies to provide immunity against a particular infection or disease. The antibodies used in this process are either from an animal or produced in a laboratory. These antibodies are given to the individual to temporarily boost immunity against a specific disease or virus. This type of immunization is mostly used in cases of urgent need such as post-exposure prophylaxis, or when the patient lacks the ability to mount an immune response to an infection. Passive immunization is a safe and effective method of providing rapid and temporary protection to patients and is used in a variety of clinical settings.