ORLANDO, Fla. – As the world works to vaccinate millions of people to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic, there are a series of terms that continue to pop up as more vaccine candidates get closer to emergency use approval.To help sort through information regarding available vaccines and those still in trial, here are a few terms and definitions to know about.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines active immunity as the production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system.
This type of immunity can be achieved in two ways: either by contracting the disease or through vaccination.[TRENDING: Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine| Select Publix locations will offer vaccine| Fla.