A medication containing a weakened or dead antigen is called a(n):
1. toxoid.
2. vaccine.
3. antiserum.
4. antidote.
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Laboratories can produce vaccines that contain either attenuated or killed antigens so that people can be immunized to prevent them from getting the disease.
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