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Vaccines
Terms that relate to biological agents to the body that improves immunity to a particular desease. Vaccines contain a weaker version of the microbe so that it is easier to handle and further recognize by the host's immune system.
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Vaccines
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Biotechnology; Biochemistry
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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 been controversial ...
Inapparent infection
Health care; Vaccines
The presence of infection without symptoms. Also known as subclinical or asymptomatic infection.
Incidence
Health care; Vaccines
The number of new disease cases reported in a population over a certain period of time.
Incubation period
Health care; Vaccines
The time from contact with infectious agents (bacteria or viruses) to onset of disease.
Infectious agents
Health care; Vaccines
Organisms capable of spreading disease (e.g. bacteria or viruses).
