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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.
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.
