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Hepatitis B vaccine is a:...

Hepatitis B vaccine is a:

A

First generation vaccine

B

Interferon

C

Second generation vaccine

D

Third generation vaccine

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The correct Answer is:
C
Second generation vaccines are produced by recombinant DIVA technology or genetic engineering e.g. vaccines for Herpes virus and Hepatitis B. Third generation vaccine are produced synthetically e.g. for feline leukemia virus and foot and mouth disease virus.
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