Acquired immunity is when an organism develops immunity to a disease during its lifetime, through factors such as vaccinations, previous exposures, or immunity passed on from the mother. There are two types: permanent and temporary. Boosters may be needed to strengthen immunity, and antibody tests can determine if immunity has been acquired. An acquired immunity […]
Vesting is the incremental process of gaining full rights or privileges over a resource, such as retirement plans or stock ownership. It is based on the length of employment, and must meet regulations outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. If an employee leaves before acquiring full benefits, they may lose them. In finance, […]
