A person is given an attenuated antigen as a vaccine. When the person asks what was given in the vaccine, how should the nurse respond?
A) The antigen in the vaccine is alive, but less infectious.
B) The vaccine contains antigen that is mutated.
C) The antigen in the vaccine is normal, but not infectious.
D) The vaccine contains antigen that is dead and inactive.

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Attenuated vaccines contain live antigens that have been weakened so they are less infectious, allowing the immune system to recognize and respond to them without causing disease.

A Person Is Given an Attenuated Antigen as a Vaccine