Questions and Answers
Which type of vaccine presents an antigen to the immune system without particles, using a specific, isolated protein of the pathogen?
Protein-based subunit vaccine
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?
Live-attenuated vaccine
Which type of vaccine is made from microorganisms that have been killed through physical or chemical processes, and cannot cause disease?
Inactivated vaccine
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?
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