anthrax vaccine adsorbed

anthrax vaccine adsorbed
(AVA) [USP] a cell-free filtrate of cultures of an avirulent nonencapsulated strain of Bacillus anthracis, adsorbed on aluminum hydroxide, concentrated, and resuspended; used for immunization of persons with potential occupational exposure to anthrax, e.g., those working with imported animal hides or hair; administered subcutaneously.

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