Multiple choice

Which of the following vaccines are used against diptheria and tetanus?

  1. Vaccines made by killing virulent organisms

  2. Vaccines that introduce non-virulent strains

  3. Vaccines with modified toxins

  4. Vaccines with isolated antigen

  5. Genetically engineered antigens
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Explanation

These are the type of vaccines that are used for diptheria and tetanus. In this type of vaccine, the toxoids produced by the bacteria are made harmless. Toxoids are used to stimulate antibody production, but there is no risk of infection by the pathogen.

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