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Section 1. Active and Passive Immunization
ACTIVE IMMUNIZATION
Immunizing Antigens
Physicians should be familiar with the major constituents of the products they use. The major constituents are listed in the package inserts. If a vaccine is produced by different manufacturers, some differences may exist in the active and inert ingredients and the relative amounts contained in the various products. The major constituents of vaccines include the following:
Active immunizing antigens. Some vaccines consist of a single antigen
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