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Will vaccines replace antibiotics?
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Unlikely: Both are beneficial tools in the fight against disease. Vaccines are a benefit in avoiding some illnesses, and work best to avoid viral illnesses. Vaccines against bacteria tend to have shorter effective period and heavy exposure can overcome its protection.With today's germs and technology, we need both.In the future the answer may change.
Answered 9/28/2016
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