When the influenza vaccine is given to an elderly patient, this is which type of immunization?

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Active immunization involves the induction of an immune response by administering a vaccine or other antigenic substance to stimulate the production of antibodies by the patient's own immune system. The influenza vaccine is an example of active immunization. The influenza vaccine is an example of active immunization, as it stimulates the patient's immune system to produce an immune response against the targeted strains of flu virus. Passive immunization involves the transfer of pre-made antibodies (e.g. through intravenous immunoglobulin) and attenuated vaccines use weakened live virus to induce immunity. Toxoids are vaccines made from inactivated toxins, often used for diseases caused by bacterial toxins such as tetanus and diphtheria.

When the Influenza Vaccine Is Given to an Elderly Patient