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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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virus

Health care; Vaccines

A tiny organism that multiplies within cells and causes disease such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis and hepatitis. Viruses are not affected by antibiotics, the ...

efficacy rate

Health care; Vaccines

A measure used to describe how good a vaccine is at preventing disease.

waning immunity

Health care; Vaccines

The loss of protective antibodies over time.

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.

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