2 - Vaccine Development
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Practice Questions
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What is a subunit vaccine?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of pathogens.
Define mRNA vaccines.
💡 Hint: What does 'm' in mRNA stand for?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of a subunit vaccine?
💡 Hint: Subunit implies parts, not whole.
Are mRNA vaccines associated with any risk of infection?
💡 Hint: Think about how these vaccines work.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where a new pathogen emerges. Discuss how mRNA vaccines would support rapid readiness for immunization in public health.
💡 Hint: Consider the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the role of mRNA vaccines.
Imagine you are advising a government on vaccine rollout. Discuss the benefits of choosing genetically engineered vaccines over traditional vaccines.
💡 Hint: Think of historical vaccine rollout challenges.
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