Babies Generally Appear to Be Immune to Diseases for Approximately

question 63

Multiple Choice

Babies generally appear to be immune to diseases for approximately the first six months of life. What could be responsible for this immunity?

• A) active immunity due to the mother
• B) passive immunity from the mother
• C) babies not being exposed to diseases until around six months
• D) babies born with excellent active immunity that wanes the older the child gets
• E) active immunity due to being exposed to numerous antigens during the birthing process

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