One method of constructing an influenza vaccine is to use an influenza strain that has been modified by removing proteins that contribute to its virulence. This process is called __________.

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Attenuation involves reducing the virulence of a pathogen, but not its immunogenicity. This method is used in some vaccines to create a weakened form of the virus that can still trigger an immune response without causing disease.

One Method of Constructing an Influenza Vaccine Is to Use