Nonspecific immunity must be primed by an initial exposure to an antigen before it can protect the body against disease.

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Nonspecific immunity does not require prior exposure to an antigen to provide some level of protection. It includes physical and chemical barriers, such as skin and stomach acid, as well as inflammation and phagocytosis by white blood cells. Specific immunity, on the other hand, requires prior exposure to an antigen to generate a response and provide long-term protection.

Nonspecific Immunity Must Be Primed by an Initial Exposure to an Antigen