Understanding Viral Vaccines: Why They Exist and How They Work
Vaccines exist for many viral infections. They introduce weakened/inactivated virus to stimulate antibody production without causing illness. Effective vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A/B, influenza—dramatically reducing disease burden and saving lives.
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