Which of the following is an example of a 'First Generation' vaccine?
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Correct answer: Oral Polio Vaccine (Sabin)
First-generation vaccines are prepared from whole microorganisms, either live-attenuated or killed. The Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) consists of live-attenuated virus strains.
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