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Explain how a vaccine works using the following terms:
Weakened, Antigen, Antibody, Immunity

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Step-by-step explanation:

A vaccine works because when in the body it trains the immune system to recognize and fight off bacteria/viruses. Certain molecules will trigger an immune response, these molecules are called antigens. By having these antigens injected into the body, the immune system sees them as a safe invaders and start to produce antibodies. So when the immune system comes across a virus/bacteria it will attack before they can weaken the host. The immunity of the host depends if they have been given vaccines or not, no vaccines mean a weaker immune system.

(Sorry it has been a little while since I've done this, so my answer may be a bit iffy)

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