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Vaccines

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Updated: January 21, 2007

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Vaccines are given to stimulate the body's immune response in order to produce antibodies that will protect against certain illnesses. These vaccines are those most commonly given to people living with HIV and AIDS.

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