Which vaccine contains live attenuated poliovirus?
Correct answer: A. Oral polio vaccine
- A. Oral polio vaccine
- B. Inactivated polio vaccine
- C. Hepatitis B vaccine
- D. Tetanus toxoid vaccine
Explanation
Oral polio vaccine contains live attenuated poliovirus. Inactivated polio vaccine contains killed virus, while hepatitis B and tetanus vaccines use different antigen preparations.
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