Vaccines

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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Immunosupression

Health care; Vaccines

When the immune system is unable to protect the body from disease. This condition can be caused by disease (like HIV infection or cancer) or by certain drugs (like those used in chemotherapy). ...

Inactived vaccine

Health care; Vaccines

A vaccine made from viruses and bacteria that have been killed through physical or chemical processes. These killed organisms cannot cause disease.

Immunity

Health care; 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 with a laboratory ...

Immunisation

Health care; Vaccines

The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.

Influenza

Health care; Vaccines

A highly contagious viral infection characterised by sudden onset of fever, severe aches and pains, and inflammation of the mucous membrane.

Investigational vaccine

Health care; Vaccines

A vaccine that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in clinical trials on humans. However, investigational vaccines are still in the testing and evaluation phase and ...