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Vaccines -- regardless the target disease -- contain two primary components: The antigen and the adjuvant.

The new vaccine combines the traditional pertussis antigens with an innovative adjuvant called T-vant, which boosts the body's immune response specifically in the respiratory tract.

It’s the princess’ first official engagement since she concluded adjuvant chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer.

When utilizing protein antigens as vaccines, adjuvants are typically employed to prevent degradation or enhance immunogenicity.

These so-called adjuvants are added in small quantities but have a big protective effect, particularly in infants with immature immune systems and older people with a declining immune response.