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प्रश्न
Explain how does vaccine work?
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उत्तर
A vaccine is a small quantity of a weakened antigen that is injected into the body of an individual. Once the antigen gets into the body of a healthy person, his/her body synthesises antibodies against the antigen. Once the body encounters an infectious antigen, it develops a memory; and when that antigen enters that body again, a large amount of antibodies is secreted by the body to destroy the antigen. Hence, it prevents the disease from occurring.
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