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Term: Booster

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

An additional dose of a vaccine after an earlier dose, re-exposing the person to the immunizing antigen and increasing immunity against the antigen.

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References 

  • Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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