Vaccines are made up of:

Chemicals

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Weak microorganisms

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The correct option is C Weak microorganisms
A vaccine is a biological preparation containing weakened or dead microbes. It is introduced into a healthy person's body so that it can produce antibodies against the disease-causing microbes. Vaccines can be injected or administered orally.

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Vaccines are made up of:

The correct option is C Weak microorganismsA vaccine is a biological preparation containing weakened or dead microbes. It is introduced into a healthy person's body so that it can produce antibodies against the disease-causing microbes. Vaccines can be injected or administered orally.

The correct option is C Weak microorganisms
A vaccine is a biological preparation containing weakened or dead microbes. It is introduced into a healthy person's body so that it can produce antibodies against the disease-causing microbes. Vaccines can be injected or administered orally.