Vaccine Basics: How We Develop Immunity

Infographic describing monoclonal antibodies. Refer to caption for a full description.
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Vaccine Basics: How We Develop Immunity. A graphic that outlines how vaccines can help the body learn to identify a new virus, and help the body remember how to fight the virus if a person is exposed to it in the future. Read the full article in Nature.

Content last reviewed on May 12, 2021

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