Vaccination
21Vaccination Act — The UK Vaccination Acts of 1840, 1853 and 1898 reflect the continuing argument over vaccination policy in the United Kingdom. Similar legislation was passed in the USA and other countries.Alfred Russel Wallace gave an account of smallpox and… …
22Vaccination of dogs — Programs supporting regular vaccination of dogs have contributed both to the health of dogs and to the public health. In countries where routine rabies vaccination of dogs is practiced, rabies in humans is reduced to a very rare event.Currently,… …
23Vaccination 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 vaccine is an antigenic preparation used to produce active immunity to… …
24Vaccination, measles — See Vaccination, MMR. Vaccination, MMR: The standard vaccine given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is now given in two dosages. The first should be given at12 15 months of age. The second vaccination should …
25Vaccination, children’s — In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: Hepatitis B Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) Poliovirus Measles, mumps, rubella Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox). Every… …
26Vaccination, DPT — DPT immunization protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus and is given in a series of 5 shots at 2, 4, 6, 18 months of age and 4 6 years of age. Thanks to vaccination programs, these diseases have become less common.… …
27Vaccination, mumps — See Vaccination, MMR. Vaccination, pneumococcal pneumonia: This vaccine, which prevents one of the most common and severe forms of pneumonia, is usually given only once in a lifetime, usually after the age of 55, to someone with ongoing lung… …
28Vaccination, varicella zoster — This immunization is aimed at preventing the common disease known as chickenpox (varicella zoster). While chickenpox is often considered a trivial illness, it can cause significant lost time on the job and in school and have serious complications …
29vaccination mark — noun A small scar left on the skin by vaccination …
30Vaccination, chickenpox (varicella) — This vaccine prevents the common disease known as chickenpox (varicella zoster). While chickenpox is often considered a trivial illness, it can cause significant lost time on the job and in school and have serious complications including ear… …
