In modified toxin vaccines, toxoids produced by the bacteria are made harmless. They are used to stimulate antibody production, but there is no risk of infection by the pathogen. Vaccines against which of the following diseases are modifed toxins?

a. BCG b. Polio c. Diphtheria d. Tetanus

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