A conjugate vaccine contains an antigen (the immunity producing molecule) bound to a carrier protein (which will allow the antigen access to areas of a cell where the carrier protein may go). These va [..]

Conjugate vaccines contain carrier proteins which, when combined with antigens, enhance the type and magnitude of the immune response. Examples include Haemophilus influenza B, Meningococcal conjugate and Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.

The joining together of two compounds (usually a protein and polysaccharide) to increase a vaccine's effectiveness. [7]

The joining of two compounds (usually a protein and polysaccharide) to increase a vaccine’s effectiveness.

a vaccine in which proteins that the immune system can recognize are attached to the outer coat of the disease-causing microbe to promote an immune response; conjugation leads to increased effectiveness (immunogenicity) in infants and antibody booster response to multiple doses of vaccine.

A type of vaccine made by attaching an antigen (a substance that the body deems harmful) to a protein. It is often used to immunize babies and young children.

A vaccine in which an immunogenic particle from a target pathogen is bound to a carrier molecule. Conjugate vaccines include certain pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccines.

The joining together of two compounds (usually a protein and polysaccharide) to increase a vaccine's effectiveness.