The geosphere includes the rocks and minerals on Earth â from the molten rock and heavy metals in the deep interior of the planet to the sand on beaches and peaks of mountains. The geosphere also includes the abiotic (non-living) parts of soils, and the skeletons of animals that may become fossilized over geologic time.
Four types of vaccines are currently available: 1  Live virus vaccines use the weakened (attenuated) form of the virus. 2  Killed (inactivated) vaccines are made from a protein or other small pieces taken from a virus or bacteria.  Toxoid vaccines contain a toxin or chemical made by the bacteria or virus.
Pneumococcal vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccines are vaccines against the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: conjugate vaccines and polysaccharide vaccines. They are given either by injection into a muscle or just under the skin.