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is that the vaccine stimulates these particular cells
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in your immune system to give you immunity.
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We're usually talking about adaptive immunity here.
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So, either stimulates the production of--
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and differentiation of B-cells,
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to produce a specific antibody that can neutralize the virus,
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or stimulates the production of cytotoxic T-cells
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that can kill infected cells within your body.
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But in any event, the vaccine is intended to
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stimulate the immune system to produce an effector response—
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either antibodies or specific cells—
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that can combat spread of the microorganism through your body.