Frequently Asked Questions on Vaccines & Immunisation

What is a vaccine? A vaccine contains antigen(s) that is formulated using parts or whole of 

virus or bacteria, either killed or inactivated (weakened). It is used to induce our body’s immune

 system to develop protective immunity against specific diseases

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