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2000 Simpsonwood CDC conference
The 2000 Simpsonwood CDC conference (officially titled Scientific Review of Vaccine Safety Datalink Information) was a meeting convened in June 2000 by the Centers for Disease Control and ...
The 2000 Simpsonwood CDC conference (officially titled Scientific Review of Vaccine Safety Datalink Information) was a meeting convened in June 2000 by the Centers for Disease Control and ...
Active immunization
Active immunization is the induction of immunity after exposure to an antigen.
Active immunization is the induction of immunity after exposure to an antigen.
Advance market commitments
An advance market commitment is a binding contract, typically offered by a government or other financial entity, used to guarantee a viable market if a vaccine or other medicine is successfully ...
An advance market commitment is a binding contract, typically offered by a government or other financial entity, used to guarantee a viable market if a vaccine or other medicine is successfully ...
Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program
The Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP), is the name of the policy set forth by the Federal government of the United States to immunize its military and specific civilian personnel with ...
The Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP), is the name of the policy set forth by the Federal government of the United States to immunize its military and specific civilian personnel with ...
Attenuated vaccine
An attenuated vaccine is a vaccine created by reducing the virulence of a pathogen, but still keeping it viable (or "live").
An attenuated vaccine is a vaccine created by reducing the virulence of a pathogen, but still keeping it viable (or "live").
Australian Measles Control Campaign
The Australian Measles Control Campaign was initiated in August 1998 as part of the World Health Organisation's global Measles eradication program, and in response to major epidemics in Australi...
The Australian Measles Control Campaign was initiated in August 1998 as part of the World Health Organisation's global Measles eradication program, and in response to major epidemics in Australi...
Autism's False Prophets
Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure is a 2008 book by Paul Offit, a vaccine expert and chief of infectious diseases at Children's Hospital of Phil...
Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure is a 2008 book by Paul Offit, a vaccine expert and chief of infectious diseases at Children's Hospital of Phil...
Bifurcated needle
The bifurcated needle is a two pronged, approximately 2.5 inch long piece of steel, designed to hold freeze dried smallpox vaccine between its two prongs.
The bifurcated needle is a two pronged, approximately 2.5 inch long piece of steel, designed to hold freeze dried smallpox vaccine between its two prongs.
Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2005
The Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2005, nicknamed "Bioshield Two" and sponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina), aims shorten the pharmaceutical de...
The Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2005, nicknamed "Bioshield Two" and sponsored by Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina), aims shorten the pharmaceutical de...
Biologics Control Act
The Biologics Control Act was passed in the United States on July 1, 1902 after two incidents involving the deaths of children caused by contaminated vaccines.
The Biologics Control Act was passed in the United States on July 1, 1902 after two incidents involving the deaths of children caused by contaminated vaccines.
Booster dose
In medicine, a booster dose is an extra administration of a vaccine after an earlier dose.
In medicine, a booster dose is an extra administration of a vaccine after an earlier dose.
Botswana Vaccine Institute Staff Union
The Botswana Vaccine Institute Staff Union (BVSU) is a trade union affiliate of the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions in Botswana.
The Botswana Vaccine Institute Staff Union (BVSU) is a trade union affiliate of the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions in Botswana.
Bruesewitz v. Wyeth
Bruesewitz v. Wyeth, 562 U.S. ___ (2011), deals with whether a section of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 preempts all vaccine design defect claims.
Bruesewitz v. Wyeth, 562 U.S. ___ (2011), deals with whether a section of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 preempts all vaccine design defect claims.
Cancer vaccine
The term cancer vaccine refers to a vaccine that either prevents infections with cancer-causing viruses, treats existing cancer or prevents the development of cancer in certain high risk individuals.
The term cancer vaccine refers to a vaccine that either prevents infections with cancer-causing viruses, treats existing cancer or prevents the development of cancer in certain high risk individuals.
D. T. Watson Home for Crippled Children
The D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children is famous as one of the first sites in the world to test the Jonas Salk vaccine for polio.
The D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children is famous as one of the first sites in the world to test the Jonas Salk vaccine for polio.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
The Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act of 2008 or the HHS-Labor-Education Appropriations Bill is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives during the ...
The Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act of 2008 or the HHS-Labor-Education Appropriations Bill is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives during the ...
DNA vaccination
DNA vaccination is a technique for protecting an organism against disease by injecting it with genetically engineered DNA to produce an immunological response.
DNA vaccination is a technique for protecting an organism against disease by injecting it with genetically engineered DNA to produce an immunological response.
Expanded Program on Immunization (Philippines)
The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in the Philippines began in July 1979.
The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in the Philippines began in July 1979.
Feline vaccination
Feline vaccination is the administration of antigenic material in cats to produce immunity to a feline disease.
Feline vaccination is the administration of antigenic material in cats to produce immunity to a feline disease.
Flying syringe
Flying syringe is a phrase that is used to refer to proposed, but not yet created, genetically modified mosquitoes that inject vaccines into people when they bite them.
Flying syringe is a phrase that is used to refer to proposed, but not yet created, genetically modified mosquitoes that inject vaccines into people when they bite them.
Herd immunity
Herd immunity describes a form of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a significant portion of a population provides a measure of protection for individuals who have not developed immunity.
Herd immunity describes a form of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a significant portion of a population provides a measure of protection for individuals who have not developed immunity.
Heterologous vaccine
A heterologous vaccine is a type of live vaccine where one virus is introduced to provide protection against another virus.
A heterologous vaccine is a type of live vaccine where one virus is introduced to provide protection against another virus.
Immunization
Immunization, or immunisation, is the process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
Immunization, or immunisation, is the process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
Immunization during pregnancy
Immunization during pregnancy, that is the administration of a vaccine to a pregnant woman, is not a routine event as it is generally preferred to administer vaccines either prior to conception ...
Immunization during pregnancy, that is the administration of a vaccine to a pregnant woman, is not a routine event as it is generally preferred to administer vaccines either prior to conception ...
Inactivated vaccine
An inactivated vaccine (or killed vaccine) consists of virus particles which are grown in culture and then killed using a method such as heat or formaldehyde.
An inactivated vaccine (or killed vaccine) consists of virus particles which are grown in culture and then killed using a method such as heat or formaldehyde.
Indian states ranking by vaccination coverage
This is a list of the States of India ranked in order of percentage of children between 12-23 months of age who received all recommended vaccines.
This is a list of the States of India ranked in order of percentage of children between 12-23 months of age who received all recommended vaccines.
James Phipps
James Phipps, as an eight year old boy, was the first person given the cowpox vaccine by Edward Jenner.
James Phipps, as an eight year old boy, was the first person given the cowpox vaccine by Edward Jenner.
Jim (horse)
Jim was a former milk wagon horse who was used to produce serum containing antibodies against diphtheria toxin.
Jim was a former milk wagon horse who was used to produce serum containing antibodies against diphtheria toxin.
Joseph Meister
Joseph Meister (21 February 1876 - 16 June 1940) was the first person to be inoculated against rabies by Louis Pasteur, and the first person to be successfully treated for the infection.
Joseph Meister (21 February 1876 - 16 June 1940) was the first person to be inoculated against rabies by Louis Pasteur, and the first person to be successfully treated for the infection.
Macrophagic myofasciitis
Macrophagic Myofasciitis, or MMF, is a rare muscle disease identified in 1993.
Macrophagic Myofasciitis, or MMF, is a rare muscle disease identified in 1993.
Marker vaccine
A marker vaccine is a vaccine which allows for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated subjects.
A marker vaccine is a vaccine which allows for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated subjects.
Mathematical modelling of infectious disease
It is possible to mathematically model the progress of most infectious diseases to discover the likely outcome of an epidemic or to help manage them by vaccination.
It is possible to mathematically model the progress of most infectious diseases to discover the likely outcome of an epidemic or to help manage them by vaccination.
MenAfriVac
MenAfriVac™ is a vaccine developed for use in sub-Saharan Africa that protects people 1 to 29 years of age against meningococcal bacterium Neisseria meningitidis group A. MenAfriVac™ costs under...
MenAfriVac™ is a vaccine developed for use in sub-Saharan Africa that protects people 1 to 29 years of age against meningococcal bacterium Neisseria meningitidis group A. MenAfriVac™ costs under...
Military Vaccine Agency
The Military Vaccine Agency is a U.S. government program operating within the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General which supports all five U.S. Armed Services to enhance military medical read...
The Military Vaccine Agency is a U.S. government program operating within the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General which supports all five U.S. Armed Services to enhance military medical read...
National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) of 1986 (42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to 300aa-34) was enacted in the United States to reduce the potential financial liability of vaccine makers due to...
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) of 1986 (42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to 300aa-34) was enacted in the United States to reduce the potential financial liability of vaccine makers due to...
Number needed to vaccinate
Number needed to vaccinate (NNV) is a metric used in the evaluation of vaccines, and in the determination of vaccination policy.
Number needed to vaccinate (NNV) is a metric used in the evaluation of vaccines, and in the determination of vaccination policy.
Oral vaccination against rabies
Oral vaccination against rabies is a preventive measure to eradicate rabies in wild animals, vectors of disease, mainly foxes and rare raccoons, raccoon dogs, coyotes and jackals, but also can b...
Oral vaccination against rabies is a preventive measure to eradicate rabies in wild animals, vectors of disease, mainly foxes and rare raccoons, raccoon dogs, coyotes and jackals, but also can b...
Poliomyelitis eradication
The global eradication of poliomyelitis is a public health effort to eliminate all cases of poliomyelitis infection around the world.
The global eradication of poliomyelitis is a public health effort to eliminate all cases of poliomyelitis infection around the world.
Pox party
A pox party, or flu party or flu fling, is a social activity where children are deliberately exposed to a virus to promote immunity.
A pox party, or flu party or flu fling, is a social activity where children are deliberately exposed to a virus to promote immunity.
Project Bioshield Act
The Project Bioshield Act was an act passed by the United States Congress in 2004 calling for $5 billion for purchasing vaccines that would be used in the event of a bioterrorist attack.
The Project Bioshield Act was an act passed by the United States Congress in 2004 calling for $5 billion for purchasing vaccines that would be used in the event of a bioterrorist attack.
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act
The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREPA), passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by President of the United States George W. Bush in December, 2005, is a con...
The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREPA), passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by President of the United States George W. Bush in December, 2005, is a con...
Refugee health
Refugees are often disproportionally affected by infectious disease mainly because of their geographic origin, ethnicity, conditions at a refugee camp, as well as personal, physical,,, and psych...
Refugees are often disproportionally affected by infectious disease mainly because of their geographic origin, ethnicity, conditions at a refugee camp, as well as personal, physical,,, and psych...
Rescue fusion hybridization
Rescue fusion hybridization is a process used to manufacture some therapeutic cancer vaccines in which individual tumor cells obtained through biopsy are fused with an antibody-secreting cell to...
Rescue fusion hybridization is a process used to manufacture some therapeutic cancer vaccines in which individual tumor cells obtained through biopsy are fused with an antibody-secreting cell to...
Reverse vaccinology
Reverse vaccinology is an improvement on vaccinology, pioneered by Rino Rappuoli and first used against meningococcus.
Reverse vaccinology is an improvement on vaccinology, pioneered by Rino Rappuoli and first used against meningococcus.
Thiomersal controversy
The thiomersal controversy describes claims that vaccines containing the mercury-based preservative thiomersal contribute to the development of autism and other brain development disorders.
The thiomersal controversy describes claims that vaccines containing the mercury-based preservative thiomersal contribute to the development of autism and other brain development disorders.
Universal Immunization Programme
Universal Immunization Programme is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985.
Universal Immunization Programme is a vaccination program launched by the Government of India in 1985.
Vaccination
Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate the immune system of an individual to develop adaptive immunity to a disease.
Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate the immune system of an individual to develop adaptive immunity to a disease.
Vaccination Act
The UK Vaccination Acts of 1840, 1853 and 1898 reflect the continuing argument over vaccination policy in the United Kingdom.
The UK Vaccination Acts of 1840, 1853 and 1898 reflect the continuing argument over vaccination policy in the United Kingdom.
Vaccination of dogs
Programs supporting regular vaccination of dogs have contributed both to the health of dogs and to the public health.
Programs supporting regular vaccination of dogs have contributed both to the health of dogs and to the public health.
Vaccination policy
Vaccination policy refers to the health policy a government adopts in relation to vaccination.
Vaccination policy refers to the health policy a government adopts in relation to vaccination.
Vaccination schedule
A vaccination schedule is a series of vaccinations, including the timing of all doses, which may be either recommended or compulsory, depending on the country of residence.
A vaccination schedule is a series of vaccinations, including the timing of all doses, which may be either recommended or compulsory, depending on the country of residence.
Vaccination Week In The Americas
Vaccination Week In The Americas is an annual effort by the member countries and territories of the Pan American Health Organization to promote equity and access to immunization.
Vaccination Week In The Americas is an annual effort by the member countries and territories of the Pan American Health Organization to promote equity and access to immunization.
Vaccine controversies
A vaccine controversy is a dispute over the morality, ethics, effectiveness, or safety of vaccinations.
A vaccine controversy is a dispute over the morality, ethics, effectiveness, or safety of vaccinations.
Vaccine controversy
A vaccine controversy is a dispute over the morality, ethics, effectiveness, or safety of vaccinations.
A vaccine controversy is a dispute over the morality, ethics, effectiveness, or safety of vaccinations.
Vaccine court
Vaccine court is the popular term which refers to the Office of Special Masters of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which administers a no-fault system for litigating vaccine injury claims.
Vaccine court is the popular term which refers to the Office of Special Masters of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which administers a no-fault system for litigating vaccine injury claims.
Vaccine efficacy
Vaccine efficacy is defined as the reduction in the incidence of a disease among people who have received a vaccine compared to the incidence in unvaccinated people.
Vaccine efficacy is defined as the reduction in the incidence of a disease among people who have received a vaccine compared to the incidence in unvaccinated people.
Vaccine failure
A vaccine failure is when an organism develops a disease in spite of being vaccinated against it.
A vaccine failure is when an organism develops a disease in spite of being vaccinated against it.
Vaccine Information Statement
Vaccine Information Statement is a formal description of a vaccine, required as a provision of the United States National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
Vaccine Information Statement is a formal description of a vaccine, required as a provision of the United States National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
Vaccine injury
A vaccine injury is an injury caused by vaccination.
A vaccine injury is an injury caused by vaccination.
Vaccine Revolt
The Vaccine Revolt, or Vaccine Rebellion, was a period of civil disorder which occurred in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 10 through 16, 1904.
The Vaccine Revolt, or Vaccine Rebellion, was a period of civil disorder which occurred in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 10 through 16, 1904.
Vaccine therapy
Vaccine therapy is a type of treatment that uses a substance or group of substances to stimulate the immune system to destroy a tumor or infectious microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.
Vaccine therapy is a type of treatment that uses a substance or group of substances to stimulate the immune system to destroy a tumor or infectious microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.
Vaccine trial
A vaccine trial is a clinical trial that aims at establishing the safety and efficacy of a vaccine prior to it being licensed.
A vaccine trial is a clinical trial that aims at establishing the safety and efficacy of a vaccine prior to it being licensed.
Vaccine vial monitor
A vaccine vial monitoris a thermochromic label put on vials containing vaccines which gives a visual indication of whether the the vaccine has been kept at a temperature which preserves its potency.
A vaccine vial monitoris a thermochromic label put on vials containing vaccines which gives a visual indication of whether the the vaccine has been kept at a temperature which preserves its potency.
Vaccine-induced seropositivity
Vaccine-induced seropositivity, or VISP is the phenomenon wherein a person who has received a vaccine against a disease would thereafter give a positive or reactive test result for having ...
Vaccine-induced seropositivity, or VISP is the phenomenon wherein a person who has received a vaccine against a disease would thereafter give a positive or reactive test result for having ...
Vaccine-preventable diseases
A vaccine-preventable disease is an infectious disease for which an effective preventive vaccine exists.
A vaccine-preventable disease is an infectious disease for which an effective preventive vaccine exists.
Vaccines for Children Program
The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) is a federally funded program in the United States providing no-cost vaccines to children who lack health insurance or who cannot otherwise afford the cos...
The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) is a federally funded program in the United States providing no-cost vaccines to children who lack health insurance or who cannot otherwise afford the cos...
Vaccinov
Vaccinov was the name given to the first Russian to receive the cowpox vaccine against smallpox.
Vaccinov was the name given to the first Russian to receive the cowpox vaccine against smallpox.
VIOLIN vaccine database
The Vaccine Investigation and OnLine Information Network is the largest wet-based vaccine database and analysis system.
The Vaccine Investigation and OnLine Information Network is the largest wet-based vaccine database and analysis system.
Virosome
A virosome is a drug or vaccine delivery mechanism consisting of unilamellar phospholipid bilayer vesicle incorporating virus derived proteins to allow the virosomes to fuse with target cells.
A virosome is a drug or vaccine delivery mechanism consisting of unilamellar phospholipid bilayer vesicle incorporating virus derived proteins to allow the virosomes to fuse with target cells.