Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natural disease-fighting system of the body. The healthy immune system is able to recognize invading bacteria and viruses and produce substances (antibodies) to destroy or disable them. Immunizations prepare the immune system to ward off a disease. To immunize against viral disea [..]

A series of six shots over six months and booster shots annually, the anthrax vaccine now in use in the USA was first developed in the 1950s and approved by the Food and Drug Administration for general use in 1970. It is produced by the Michigan Biologic Products Institute of Michigan's Department of Health and is given routinely to veterinari [..]

Vaccinations given to children. In the US, it is currently recommended that all children receive vaccination against the following unless the child has special circumstances, such as a compromised immune system or a neurological disorder:Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough), as separate vaccinations or in combination as DPTHaemophilu [..]

See: DPT immunization.

DT (diphtheria and tetanus) vaccine does not protect from pertussis and is usually reserved for individuals who have had a significant adverse reaction to a DPT shot or who have a personal or family history of a seizure disorder or brain disease.

Like DPT, DTaP protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. DTaP is the same as DTP, except that it contains only acellular pertussis vaccine which is thought to cause fewer of the minor reactions associated with immunization and is also probably less likely to cause the more severe reactions occasionally seen following pertuss [..]

The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza infection, including everyone 65 or over; people with chronic diseases of the heart, lung or kidneys, diabetes, immunosuppression, or severe forms of anemia; residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities, children and teenager [..]

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Immunization designed to prevent diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), a bacteria responsible for a range of serious "invasive" diseases including meningitis with potential brain damage and epiglottitis with airway obstruction. More than 90% of all HIB infections occur in children 5 years of age or less; the peak attack [..]

See: Hepatitis A immunization.

Hepatitis B (hep B) vaccine gives prolonged protection, but 3 shots over a half year are usually required. In the U.S., all infants receive hep B vaccine. Two vaccines (Engerix-B, and Recombivax-HB) are available in the US. The first dose of hep B vaccine is frequently given while the newborn is in the hospital or at the first doctor visit followin [..]

This immunization is designed to prevent diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB), a bacteria responsible for a range of serious "invasive" diseases including meningitis with potential brain damage and epiglottitis with airway obstruction. More than 90% of all HIB infections occur in children 5 years of age or less; the peak [..]

See Immunization, hepatitis A.

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A vaccine to prevent meningococcal meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord due to bacterial infection by an organism called Neisseria meningitidis. The symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include drowsiness, headache, high fever, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting. The disease strikes 3.8 of every 100,000 col [..]

The standard vaccine given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). See childhood vaccination schedule.

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Vaccination to help prevent infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae. This bacterium causes one of the most common and severe forms of pneumonia. The most recently updated recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) (i.e., bacteremia, meningitis, or infection of oth [..]

One of the two polio vaccines that are available: oral polio vaccine (OPV) and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). OPV was formerly recommended for children in the U.S. but was shown to actually cause polio in extremely rare cases and is no longer recommended. IPV is given as a shot in the arm or leg.

See Immunization, MMR.

See Immunization, hepatitis B.

Td is the vaccine given to children over six and adults as boosters for immunity to diphtheria and tetanus.

See Chickenpox immunization.

A live attenuated (weakened) viral vaccine that is recommended for people traveling to or living in tropical areas in the Americas and Africa where yellow fever occurs. Because it is a live vaccine, it should not be given to infants or people with immune-system problems. Yellow fever is an acute systemic (bodywide) illness caused by a virus called [..]

A technique used to cause an immune response that results in resistance to a specific disease, especially an infectious disease.

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1892, noun of action from immunize.

Protection against an infectious disease by vaccination, usually with a weakened (attenuated) or killed form of the disease-causing microorganism. While people are usually immunized against an infecti [..]

process of becoming immune to a disease.

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The process of making one immune. The induction of protective immunity by administration of either (1) a vaccine or toxoid (active immunization) or (2) preformed antibodies (passive immunization). immunogenic

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The creation of an immunity; Introduction of antigens into the body in order to stimulate the development of immunity.

also called vaccination, a shot that contains germs that have been killed or weakened. When given to a healthy person, it triggers the immune system to respond and build immunity to a disease.

Insurers and employee health plans may cover immunization services as a matter of benefit design choice. Federal and state insurance laws also may mandate coverage of one or more classes of immunizati [..]

an injection that protects against a specific disease

(n) the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)

Injection of harmless bacteria or viruses to spur the body to produce antibodies so it can resist a particular disease.

Deliberate stimulation of the host's immune response. ACTIVE IMMUNIZATION involves administration of Antigens or Immunologic Adjuvants. Passive Immunization involves administration of Immune Sera [..]

Administration of a vaccine to large Populations in order to elicit Immunity.

Transfer of Immunity from immunized to non-immune host by administration of Serum Antibodies, or Transplantation of Lymphocytes (Adoptive Transfer).

Any Immunization following a primary Immunization and involving exposure to the same or a closely related Antigen.

Deliberate stimulation of the host's immune response. ACTIVE IMMUNIZATION involves administration of ANTIGENS or IMMUNOLOGIC ADJUVANTS. PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION involves administration of IMMUNE SERA [..]

Transfer of immunity from immunized to non-immune host by administration of serum antibodies, or transplantation of lymphocytes (ADOPTIVE TRANSFER).

Any immunization following a primary immunization and involving exposure to the same or a closely related antigen.

A vaccination that induces immunity. A recommended schedule of immunizations for infants and young children include vaccines against diseases and conditions such as polio, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, etc.

The process of making an individual immune to a given disease, generally through vaccination.

The process of rendering an animal protected (immune) against a certain disease. Vaccination is a way to produce immunization. However, just because an animal has been vaccinated (received a vaccine) [..]

the process of creating immunity; vaccination with polio vaccine induces the body to produce antibodies that will protect it from future infection by poliovirus. Vaccination and inoculation are exampl [..]

The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease through an enhancement of their immune response. This term is different from vaccination which is a form of immunization whe [..]

A technique used to cause an immune response that results in resistance to a specific disease, especially an infectious disease.

A procedure for creating resistance to a pathogen. Such procedures include vaccination and treatment with antibodies.

A process or procedure that increases an organism’s reaction to antigens, thereby, improving its ability to resist or overcome infection.

the process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease; the process of inducing immunity by administering an antigen (vaccine) to allow the immune system to prevent infection or i [..]

the process of inducing immunity by administering an antigen (vaccine) to allow the immune system to prevent infection or illness when it subsequently encounters the infectious agent.

A process or procedure that increases an organism’s reaction to antigens, thereby, improving its ability to resist or overcome infection.[2]

The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation. [7]

A process or procedure that increases an organism’s reaction to antigens, thereby improving its ability to resist or overcome infection

The process through which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. The term often is used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.

the process of inducing immunity by administering a vaccine, toxoid, antibody, or antitoxin

The process by which a person or animal becomes protected against a disease. This term is often used interchangeably with vaccination or inoculation.

The process of inducing immunity by administering an antigen (vaccine) to allow the immune system to prevent infection or illness when it subsequently encounters the infectious agent.

Becoming immune or the process of rendering a person immune; to produce immunity in, as by inoculation.

A biological drug that stimulates the immune system to develop protective responses, usually antibodies, against a specific infectious organism or group of organisms. Vaccines are frequently made from [..]

This refers to a medical procedure, usually a vaccine

a process by which protection to an infectious disease is administered. a process by which protection to an infectious disease is administered.

a process by which protection to an infectious disease is administered.

a process by which protection to an infectious disease is administered.

a process by which protection to an infectious disease is administered.

an injection with a vaccine that causes the body to develop immunity against a certain virus or bacterial infection.

(US,uncountable) The process by which an individual is exposed to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material. ''Immunization against influenza is important for [..]

This is synonymous with vaccination. A substance is introduced by injection (measles) that then stimulates an immunity response with the formation of antibodies to measles. These antibodies protect th [..]

an injection with a vaccine that causes the body to develop immunity against a certain virus or bacterial infection.

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