An adjuvant is “a substance which accelerates, prolongs and enhances the quality of a specific immune [antibody] response when incorporated into a vaccine formulation.” Since the turn of the 20th century, when they were first used in the production of diphtheria anti-toxin, many chemicals have been investigated and introduced as adjuvants in vaccines, and more are being developed. What are the reasons for adjuvant use, and what side effects might they have? [1 Video, Length: 33 min, Downloadable Material, Access to Forums]
