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key term - Vaccines

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Definition

Vaccines are biological preparations that provide immunity to specific viral infections. They stimulate the body's immune system to recognize and combat pathogens.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Vaccines contain antigens derived from pathogens that trigger an immune response without causing disease.
  2. There are different types of vaccines including live-attenuated, inactivated, subunit, and mRNA vaccines.
  3. Vaccination helps in creating herd immunity, protecting those who cannot be vaccinated.
  4. The development of vaccines involves rigorous clinical trials to ensure safety and efficacy.
  5. Adverse reactions to vaccines are generally rare and mild compared to the diseases they prevent.

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