Introduction Every day, your body quietly fights a battle. Millions of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens try to invade, and your immune system defends you—without you even noticing. But what if your body could learn to recognize an enemy before it attacks? That’s exactly what vaccines do. Vaccines are one of the most remarkable achievements in biology and medicine. They harness the body’s own defense mechanisms, teaching it how to identify and eliminate harmful invaders

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Introduction Imagine taking a sugar pill and experiencing real pain relief, or undergoing a fake surgery only to find your symptoms...