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DPT (Intramuscular)
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Attenuated: Reduced Virulence But Retaining Antigenicity For Host
Virulent: Harmful
Immunization: process by which an individuals immune system
become fortified against an agent
Vaccine: a vaccine is a biological preparation that improve immunity
to a particular disease.
DPT: Diphtheria, Pertusis, Tetanus
OPV: Oral Polio Vaccine
VVM: Vaccine Vial Monitor
IPV: Inactivated Polio Vaccine
DT: Diphtheria, Tetanus
ILR-Ice lined refrigerator
NIS- National immunization schedule
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Antigen: any substance which can cause production of antibody.
Antibody: a globulin produced in the response to the antigen or
foreign bodies.
Antiserum: a serum containing antibodies against particular
organism
Antitoxin: an antibody against particular toxin.
Toxoid: toxin rendered harmless but retaining antigenicity.
Fragment: a piece broken off
TT: Tetanus Toxoid
BCG: Bacillus Of Calmette & Guirine
EPI: Expanded Program On Immunization
UIP: Universal Immunization Program.
Booster: an auxiliary dose that increase effectiveness of a vaccine.
Whole-cell Pertusis
Fractional
Pure -Meningococcal
Transfer of maternal
Following subclinical infection Antibodies Through milk
Acquired
Following administration of
Following vaccination Immunoglobulin or antiserum