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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Hypersensitivity

Health care; Vaccines

A condition in which the body has an exaggerated response to a substance (e.g. food or drug). Also known as an allergy.

Herpes zoster

Health care; Vaccines

A disease characterised by painful skin lesions that occur mainly on the trunk (back and stomach) of the body but which can also develop on the face and in the mouth. Complications include headache, ...

Erythema multiforme

Health care; Vaccines

A medical condition characterised by inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes (including the mouth, throat and eyes). Erthema Multiforme has been reported following infection. Symptoms persist ...

Exposure

Health care; Vaccines

Contact with infectious agents (bacteria or viruses) in a manner that promotes transmission and increases the likelihood of disease.

Epidemic

Health care; Vaccines

The occurrence of disease within a specific geographical area or population that is in excess of what is normally expected.

Endemic

Health care; Vaccines

The continual, low-level presence of disease in a community

Guillain-barre syndrome (GBS)

Health care; Vaccines

A rare neurological disease characterised by loss of reflexes and temporary paralysis. Symptoms include weakness, numbness, tingling and increased sensitivity that spreads over the body. Muscle ...