A patient receives a vaccine containing purified polysaccharide antigens that stimulate B cells without T-cell help. Which vaccine fits this description?
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Correct answer: PPV23
PPV23 contains unconjugated polysaccharides, producing a T-cell–independent response. It is less immunogenic in young children.
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