Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Vaccine
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2011-05-05
Definition:
A substance administered into the body to improve immunity to a certain disease.
Related concepts
Related terms
- Acellular Pertussis (aP) Vaccine
- Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)
- Booster
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-7)
- Primary Series
- Vaccinations
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
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)
Term used in
- Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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