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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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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Health care; Vaccines
A bacterial infection that may result in severe respiratory infections, including pneumonia, and other diseases such as meningitis.
Antigens
Health care; Vaccines
Foreign substances (e.g. bacteria or viruses) in the body that are capable of causing disease. The presence of antigens in the body triggers an immune response, usually the production of antibodies.
Reye syndrome
Health care; Vaccines
Encephalopathy (general brain disorder) in children following an acute illness such as influenza or chickenpox. Symptoms include vomiting, agitation and lethargy. This condition may result in coma or ...
Antibody
Health care; Vaccines
A protein found in the blood that is produced in response to foreign substances (e.g. bacteria or viruses) invading the body. Antibodies protect the body from disease by binding to these organisms ...
Arthritis
Health care; Vaccines
A medical condition characterised by inflammation of the joints which results in pain and difficulty moving.
Seroconversion
Health care; Vaccines
Development of antibodies in the blood of an individual who previously did not have detectable antibodies.
