Edward Jenner promoted the use of cowpox infection,which is very similar to the more dangerous smallpox,as a vaccination to provide patients immunity from future smallpox epidemics.This was a case of these subjects
A)developing passive immunity.
B)developing active immunity.
C)developing an inflammatory response that increased the IgG production.
D)developing high levels of complement.
E)developing high levels of interferon,although Jenner did not realize these diseases were viral.

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Vaccination with cowpox infection involves the administration of live, attenuated virus that stimulates the immune system to develop an active immunity against future infections. This is different from passive immunity, which involves the administration of preformed antibodies, and the other options are not relevant to the mechanism of vaccination.

Edward Jenner Promoted the Use of Cowpox Infection,which Is Very