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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Contraindication

Health care; Vaccines

A condition in a recipient which is likely to result in a life-threatening problem if a vaccine were given.

Varicella

Health care; Vaccines

(Chickenpox) -- An acute contagious disease characterised by papular and vesicular lesions.

Deltoid

Health care; Vaccines

A muscle in the upper arm where shots are usually given.

Bacteria

Health care; Vaccines

Tiny one-celled organisms present throughout the environment that require a microscope to be seen. While not all bacteria are harmful, some cause disease. Examples of bacterial disease include ...

Bias

Health care; Vaccines

Flaws in the collection, analysis or interpretation of research data that lead to incorrect conclusions.

Association

Health care; Vaccines

The degree to which the occurrence of two variables or events is linked. Association describes a situation where the likelihood of one event occurring depends on the presence of another event or ...