All of the following are advantages of attenuated vaccines over inactivated vaccines except
A)they confer longer lasting protection.
B)they produce infection but not disease.
C)they can mutate back to a virulent strain.
D)they require fewer boosters.
E)they require smaller doses.

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Attenuated vaccines are live but weakened versions of the pathogen that produce an infection without causing disease. This results in a strong and longer-lasting immune response and fewer boosters are required. Additionally, smaller doses can be used. However, an attenuated vaccine can potentially mutate back into a virulent strain, which is a disadvantage compared to inactivated vaccines that do not have this risk.

All of the Following Are Advantages of Attenuated Vaccines Over