What type of vaccine is likely given for disease prevention?

A toxoid vaccine is specifically designed to prevent diseases caused by bacterial toxins. It is made from toxins that have been inactivated or weakened so they cannot cause disease but can still provoke an immune response. When administered, toxoid vaccines stimulate the body to produce antibodies against the toxin without causing the disease itself. This helps protect the individual from future exposure to the harmful effects of the toxin.

In contrast, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections rather than prevent them. Toxins, while they can cause disease, are not used in vaccines. Antiseptics are substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on surfaces or skin, not for disease prevention through immunity. Thus, toxoid vaccines are essential in public health for their role in preventing diseases that result from toxin-producing bacteria.