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A substance containing weakened or dead microbes, introduced into a healthy person's body to produce antibodies (immunity) against the disease-causing microbes is known as __.

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A vaccine is a biological preparation containing weakened or dead microbes which is introduced into a healthy person's body to produce antibodies against the disease-causing microbes. Vaccines can be injected or administered orally.


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