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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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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.
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.
crohn's disease
Health care; Vaccines
A chronic medical condition characterized by inflammation of the bowel. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and weight loss. The cause of Crohn's ...
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Health care; Vaccines
A panel of 10 experts who make recommendations on the use of vaccines in the United States. The panel is advised on current issues by representatives from the Centers for Disease ...
B cells
Health care; Vaccines
Small white blood cells that help the body defend itself against infection. These cells are produced in bone marrow and develop into plasma cells which produce antibodies. Also ...
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