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triple antigen


Another name for the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine. [3] Tumor An abnormal growth of cells. Also defined as a circumscribed growth, not inflammatory in character, arising from preexisting tissue [..]
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conjugate vaccine


The joining together of two compounds (usually a protein and polysaccharide) to increase a vaccine's effectiveness. [7]
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exemptions


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active immunity


The formation of an antibody that can be stimulated by infection or vaccination. [4]
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active immunity


The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity is [..]
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acute


A short-term, intense health effect. [7]
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adjuvant


A substance that is used in a vaccine to improve the immune response so that less vaccine is needed to produce a non-specific stimulator of the immune response.[2]
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adjuvant


A substance (e.g. aluminum salt) that is added during production to increase the body's immune response to a vaccine. [7]
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adult immunizations


Vaccinations that are given to people over 18 years of age (i.e. booster tetanus shots, annual influenza shots, and pneumococcal or pneumonia vaccine).[2]
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adverse events


Undesirable experiences occurring after immunization that may or may not be related to the vaccine. [7]
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