Term: Quadracel®

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

A commercial brand of a quadravalent vaccine which provides protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and poliomyelitis (polio). It is indicated for immunization of infants and children, from two months to six years of age.

Related terms 

• Diphtheria (D or d)
• Immunization
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Quadrivalent
• Tetanus (T)

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)