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Examples

 * Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (Hib vaccine)
 * Hepatitis B vaccine (contains the surface antigen HBsAg)
 * Influenza vaccine (contains hemagglutinin and neuraminidase, surface antigens on the specific influenza virus)
 * Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23)

Advantages

 * Cannot revert back to virulence meaning they cannot cause the disease they aim to protect against
 * Safe for immunocompromised patients
 * Can withstand changes in conditions (e.g. temperature, light exposure, humidity)

Disadvantages

 * Reduced immunogenicity compared to attenuated vaccines
 * Require adjuvants to improve immunogenicity
 * Often require multiple doses ("booster" doses) to provide long-term immunity
 * Can be difficult to isolate the specific antigen(s) which will invoke the necessary immune response