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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Typhoid fever

Health care; Vaccines

Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their bloodstream and intestinal tract.

Communicable

Health care; Vaccines

That which can be transmitted from one person or animal to another. Also known as infectious.

Thimerosal

Health care; Vaccines

Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative that has been used in some vaccines and other products since the 1930's. There is no evidence that the low concentrations of thimerosal in vaccines ...

Combination vaccine

Health care; Vaccines

Two or more vaccines administered in a single dose in order to reduce the number of shots given. For example, the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.

Papular

Health care; Vaccines

Marked by small red-colored elevation of the skin.

Passive immunity

Health care; Vaccines

Protection against disease through antibodies produced by another human being or animal. Passive immunity is effective, but protection is generally limited and diminishes over time (usually a few ...

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Health care; Vaccines

A medical condition where the immune system cannot function properly and protect the body from disease. As a result, the body cannot defend itself against infections (like pneumonia). AIDS is caused ...