Term: Immunity

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

The ability to avoid infection or disease by having sufficient biological defenses.

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)