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Which type of vaccine presents an antigen to the immune system without particles, using a specific, isolated protein of the pathogen?
Which type of vaccine presents an antigen to the immune system without particles, using a specific, isolated protein of the pathogen?
Which type of vaccine is derived from disease-causing pathogens that have been weakened under laboratory conditions, causing no or very mild disease in vaccinated individuals?
Which type of vaccine is derived from disease-causing pathogens that have been weakened under laboratory conditions, causing no or very mild disease in vaccinated individuals?
Which type of vaccine is made from microorganisms that have been killed through physical or chemical processes, and cannot cause disease?
Which type of vaccine is made from microorganisms that have been killed through physical or chemical processes, and cannot cause disease?
Which type of vaccine is used for bacteria that are often protected by a polysaccharide capsule, helping the organism evade the human defense systems, especially in infants and young children?
Which type of vaccine is used for bacteria that are often protected by a polysaccharide capsule, helping the organism evade the human defense systems, especially in infants and young children?
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Which type of vaccine involves conjugating a weak antigen to a strong antigen as a way to produce a stronger immune response?
Which type of vaccine involves conjugating a weak antigen to a strong antigen as a way to produce a stronger immune response?
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Study Notes
Vaccine Types and Characteristics
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Subunit Vaccines:
- Present specific isolated proteins of a pathogen as antigens.
- Stimulate an immune response without using whole pathogens or particles.
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Live Attenuated Vaccines:
- Derived from pathogens that have been weakened in laboratory settings.
- Induce a strong immune response without causing severe illness in vaccinated individuals.
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Inactivated or Killed Vaccines:
- Made from microorganisms that have been completely killed through physical or chemical means.
- Cannot cause disease, making them safe for individuals at risk.
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Polysaccharide Vaccines:
- Designed for bacteria protected by polysaccharide capsules.
- Help protect against evasion strategies of pathogens in infants and young children by targeting the capsule's components.
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Conjugate Vaccines:
- Involve linking a weak antigen to a strong antigen.
- Enhance the immune response by utilizing the strengths of both antigens to improve protection against diseases.
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Test your knowledge of different types of vaccines with this quiz! From live-attenuated vaccines to inactivated vaccines, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how each type works to protect against disease.
