Study note

Antibody responses to mixed vaccines

THE CONTEXT

Combining vaccine antigens can leave their responses independent or potentiate a response, depending on the combination described.

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When typhoid and cholera vaccines are given in a mixed form, the antibody response to each is not influenced by the other.

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When toxoids are administered along with bacterial vaccines, as in DPT vaccine, the response to the toxoid is potentiated.

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