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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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Vaccines

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 drugs used to kill ...

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

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