Why Is Alum Incorporated into Many of the Vaccines Used

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is alum incorporated into many of the vaccines used today?

• A) It induces the release of proinflammatory cytokines at the injection site.
• B) It reduces the chance for hypersensitivity to occur after exposure to the vaccine.
• C) It reduces interference by maternal antibodies.
• D) It allows for the combination of multiple vaccines into a single injection.

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