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Is there any difference between an antiserum and a vaccine?
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Yes: Antiserum is an term for forms of hyper immune globulin.This uses concentrated immune antibodies to a specific virus.This provides the recipient temporary protection against a problem.Its effect is immediate but its help is limited to weeks before it begins to weaken and disappear.Vaccines help the individual develop long term antibodies.It takes weeks to develop but can last for a lifetime.
Answered 12/6/2017
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