Which of the following is an example of a conjugate vaccine?
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Correct answer: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine links polysaccharide antigens to a protein carrier. This enhances T-cell dependent immune responses. It is particularly effective in infants and young children.
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