👉 Antivenom is a type of vaccine that is used to treat an infection or disease. It is produced by removing the bacteria from the body and then introducing it into the bloodstream as a "preventative" measure. Antivenoms are often given to people who have been exposed to a bacterium or other pathogen, such as those who have contracted a severe form of pneumonia or who have had an infection that has left them with weakened immune systems. The purpose of administering antivenom is