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How vaccines actually work: A simple guide
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It's all about the germ
Live vaccines
Inactivated vaccines
Vaccines based on an organism component
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines
Toxoid vaccines
What you can do
It's all about the germ
Live vaccines
Inactivated vaccines
Vaccines based on an organism component
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines
Toxoid vaccines
What you can do
Toxoid vaccines
Toxoid vaccines use a harmless form of a poison made by bacteria. They train your immune system to recognize and block the real poison if you're exposed later. Toxoid vaccines protect against:
- Diphtheria.
- Tetanus.
This type of vaccine often requires follow-up booster shots to help your body keep its protection strong.
