Tetanus and Diphtheria vaccines are toxoids.
Understanding Toxoid Vaccines
Toxoid vaccines use inactivated bacterial toxins to stimulate the body's immune system. The most common toxoid vaccines are those that protect against tetanus and diphtheria.
Key Points:
- Tetanus Toxoid: This is the most frequently used toxoid (Anderson et al., 1989).
- Diphtheria Toxoid: Toxoids derived from diphtheria are also used (Anderson et al., 1989).
- Other Proteins: Besides tetanus and diphtheria, toxoids and other proteins are occasionally used in vaccines. (Anderson et al., 1989).
