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 Briefly explain why each statement is inaccurate or misleading.\textit{\ Briefly explain why each statement is inaccurate or misleading.}

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What is the function of a booster shot?

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Booster shots\textbf{Booster shots} of vaccines, such as the one for tetanus , is an additional dose of an antigen that "boosts" antibody production and extends the memory for that antigen . This is necessary because some of the initial memory cells that were produced after the first shot have died and needs further strengthening.

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