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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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Vaccination
Health care; Vaccines
Injection of a killed or weakened infectious organism in order to prevent the disease.
Conjunctivitis
Health care; Vaccines
Inflammation of the mucous membranes surrounding the eye causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals. This condition is ...
Encephalitis
Health care; Vaccines
Inflammation of the brain caused by a virus. Encephalitis can result in permanent brain damage or death.
Encephalopathy
Health care; Vaccines
A general term describing brain dysfunction. Examples include encephalitis, meningitis, seizures and head trauma.
Diphtheria
Health care; Vaccines
A bacterial disease marked by the formation of a false membrane, especially in the throat, which can cause death.
Vaccinia
Health care; Vaccines
A virus related to the smallpox and cowpox viruses, which is used in smallpox vaccine.
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