A 6-month-old infant receives the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine. What type of vaccine is this?
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Correct answer: Conjugate vaccine
Hib vaccine is a polysaccharide conjugated to a protein carrier. This enhances T-cell–dependent immunity in infants.
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