Acellular vaccine

Vaccines that are produced by using only the antigenic part of the disease causing organism. They often require a "booster" every few years to maintain their effectiveness.

vaccine

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A preparation that contains an antigen, consisting of dead or weakened whole or parts of disease-causing organisms, that is used to confer immunity against the disease that the ...

vaccine

Health care; Flu prevention & treatment

A preparation consisting of antigens of a disease-causing organism which, when introduced into the body, stimulates the production of specific antibodies or altered cells. This ...

vaccine

Biology; Cell biology

A preparation containing dead or weakened pathogens that when injected into the body elicit an immune response.

thiomersal

Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative that is often used in vaccines because of its antiseptic and antifungal properties. The use of thimerosal as a vaccine preservative has ...

hyposensitivity

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

A condition in which the body has a weakened or delayed reaction to a substance.

immune globulin

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

A protein found in the blood that fights infection. Also known as gamma globulin.

immune system

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

The complex system in the body responsible for fighting disease. Its primary function is to identify foreign substances in the body (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) and ...

immunity

Health care; Pharmaceutical; Vaccines

Protection against a disease. There are two types of immunity, passive and active. Immunity is indicated by the presence of antibodies in the blood and can usually be determined ...