What are the differences between Antibiotic and Vaccine?

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Antibiotic	Vaccine
An antibiotic is a compound or a substance that inhibits or kills the growth of bacteria.	Vaccine is a preparation that improves the immunity to a particular disease.
An antibiotic heals infection caused by small pox.	A vaccine prevents diseases like polio, bacteria.
Antibiotics are available in different forms like tablets, capsules, drops or ointments.	Vaccines can be given orally or through injection.
Antibiotics are taken after getting infected.	Vaccines are preventive method that is taken before getting infected.

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