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'''Disadvantages:'''

'''Disadvantages:'''

*Short duration of action

*Short duration of action; temporary protection is obtained by the administration of preformed [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] from another individual of the same or of a different species. The acquired [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] are used in combination with [[Adaptive Immune System - Overview#Antigen Recognition|antigen]], and catabolised by the body, meaning protection is gradually lost over time

**Temporary protection by the administration of preformed [[Immunoglobulins|antibody]] from another individual of the same or of a different species

**The acquired [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] are used in combination with [[Adaptive Immune System - Overview#Antigen Recognition|antigen]], and catabolised by the body, meaning protection is gradually lost

*Injection of antiserum may cause an [[Adverse Drug Reactions|allergic response]]

*Injection of antiserum may cause an [[Adverse Drug Reactions|allergic response]]

*Antiserum contains many [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]], not just the specific [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] needed

*Antiserum contains many [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]], not just the specific [[Immunoglobulins|antibodies]] needed