Which of the following vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine?
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Which of the following vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine?
Influenza vaccine
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Tetanus toxoid vaccine
The MMR vaccine contains live attenuated viruses that stimulate an immune response without causing the disease.
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Q: Which of the following vaccines is a live attenuated vaccine?
Solution: The MMR vaccine contains live attenuated viruses that stimulate an immune response without causing the disease.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand what a live attenuated vaccine is. It is a vaccine that contains a weakened form of the virus that can still stimulate an immune response.
Step 2: Identify the vaccines listed in the question. Look for the one that is known to contain live attenuated viruses.
Step 3: Recognize that the MMR vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Step 4: Confirm that the MMR vaccine contains live attenuated viruses for each of the three diseases.
Step 5: Conclude that the MMR vaccine is the correct answer as it is a live attenuated vaccine.
