A toxoid vaccine is primarily used to generate immunity against:
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Correct answer: Bacterial exotoxins
Toxoid vaccines are made from inactivated bacterial exotoxins. They stimulate the immune system to produce neutralizing antibodies against the toxin. Examples include tetanus and diphtheria vaccines.
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