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vaccination
vaccination means of producing immunity against pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, by the introduction of live, killed, or altered antigens that stimulate the body to produce antibodies against more dangerous forms. Vaccination was used in ancient times in China, India, and Persia, and was ... Read more
whooping cough
whooping cough or pertussis, highly communicable infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The early or catarrhal stage of whooping cough is manifested by the usual symptoms of an upper respiratory infection with bronchial involvement. After about two weeks the cough be... Read more
diphtheria
diphtheria , acute contagious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae (Klebs-Loffler bacillus) bacteria that have been infected by a bacteriophage. It begins as a soreness of the throat with fever. The bacteria lodge in the mucous membranes of the throat, producing virulent toxins that des... Read more
measles
measles or rubeola , highly contagious disease of young children, caused by a filterable virus and spread by droplet spray from the nose, mouth, and throat of individuals in the infective stage. This period begins 2 to 4 days before the appearance of the rash and lasts from 2 to 5 days thereafte... Read more
Albert Bruce Sabin
Albert Bruce Sabin , 1906-93, American physician and microbiologist, b. Bialystock, Russia, grad. New York Univ. (B.S., 1928; M.D., 1931). He emigrated to the United States in 1921 and was naturalized in 1930. He conducted medical research for several organizations before joining (1939) the faculty ... Read more
chicken pox
chicken pox or varicella , infectious disease usually occurring in childhood. It is believed to be caused by the same herpesvirus that produces shingles. Chicken pox is highly communicable and is characterized by an easily recognizable rash consisting of blisterlike lesions that appear two to th... Read more
meningitis
meningitis or cerebrospinal meningitis , acute inflammation of the meninges , the membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other organisms, usually introduced via the bloodstream from infections elsewhere in the body. Vir... Read more
cowpox
cowpox infectious disease of cows caused by a virus related to the virus of smallpox. Also called variola, it is characterized by pustular lesions on the teats and udder. Cowpox is transmitted by contact, inducing a mild infection of the hands in persons who milk infected cows. The fact that such p... Read more
influenza
influenza or flu, acute, highly contagious disease caused by a virus; formerly known as the grippe. There are three types of the virus, designated A, B, and C, but only types A and B cause more serious contagious infections. Influenza is difficult to diagnose in the absence of an epidemic , si... Read more
Jonas Edward Salk
Jonas Edward Salk 1914-95, American physician and microbiologist, b. New York City, B.S. College of the City of New York, 1934, M.D. New York Univ. College of Medicine, 1939. He did research on the influenza virus at the Univ. of Michigan, in 1946 became assistant professor of epidemiology there, a... Read more

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Complement Deficiencies
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...kill bacteria that are first targeted by antibodies, or, working...frequent infections, like pneumonia or meningitis, or other illnesses...used to treat infections and vaccinations are given to reduce the risk...infections that include influenza, pneumonia, and meningitis. In some...

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Pneumonia Targeted in Vaccination Awareness Drive, Canada's Leading Vaccine Maker Urges Seniors to Take Action Against Pneumonia.
News Wire article from: Canadian Corporate News; 11/30/2000; 700+ words ; ...provide free coverage of the pneumonia vaccine to seniors and high...Brochures, posters, stickers, a vaccination record card and other resource...whooping cough, polio and pneumonia...Lung Association - website PNEUMONIA BACKGROUNDER What is pneumonia...
U.S. National Infant Immunization Week Targeted Children Who Lack Vaccinations.(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Vaccine Weekly; 5/23/2001; 700+ words ; ...protects against such pneumococcal diseases as meningitis, pneumonia, and bloodstream infection. Fear of immunizations was heightened...increased risk (one in 5,000) of bowel obstruction following vaccination. "It was unfortunate, but it was caught early by the ongoing...
U.S. National Infant Immunization Week Targeted Children Who Lack Vaccinations.
Newspaper article from: TB & Outbreaks Week; 5/22/2001; 700+ words ; ...protects against such pneumococcal diseases as meningitis, pneumonia, and bloodstream infection. Fear of immunizations was heightened...increased risk (one in 5,000) of bowel obstruction following vaccination. "It was unfortunate, but it was caught early by the ongoing...
Cost-benefit analysis of a pharmacist-advocated pneumococcal vaccination program
Magazine article from: Formulary; 2/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...traditional pneumococcal vaccination program with one that...adults die each year from pneumonia, influenza, and hepatitis...infectious diseases targeted by childhood immunizations...it was reported that pneumonia, together with influenza...annual incidence of pneumonia ranges from 53 to ...
HHA offers preventive care for flu, pneumonia.
Newspaper article from: Homecare Quality Management; 8/1/2000; 700+ words ; ...an 80% flu vaccination rate, says...CDC) has targeted a number of...get flu and pneumonia vaccinations by 2010...collected on pneumonia in the agencys...physical-type pneumonias from swallowing...both flu and pneumonia vaccines are...to receive vaccinations. The ...
Stress Levels Can Affect Success of Vaccinations.(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Vaccine Weekly; 12/20/2000; 700+ words ; ...How well a pneumonia vaccination will protect elderly...their annual flu and pneumonia vaccinations, explains lead...disease." The pneumonia vaccine study comes...antibodies specifically targeted against the virus...
PROACTIVE PROTOCOL
Newspaper article from: The Topeka ; 1/5/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...of death from pneumonia in Medicare patients...collaborative targeted at helping Medicare...and influenza vaccinations --- and that...doctors diagnose pneumonia) and that the...include making sure vaccination status is documented...immunized against pneumonia and flu receive those ...
WHO Recommends Developing Countries Introduce New Pneumonia Vaccine.
PR Newswire Europe; 3/23/2007; 700+ words ; ...year of pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis, and...child mortality rates, pneumonia is the leading infectious...vaccine to prevent pneumonia in developing countries...disease, should also be targeted for vaccination. Children with HIV...
Direct and indirect effects of routine vaccination of children with 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease--United States, 1998-2003.
Newspaper article from: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; 9/16/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...a leading cause of pneumonia and meningitis in...indicated that 1) routine vaccination of young children...2003 in the age group targeted for vaccination and among older children...benefits of routine vaccination. ABCs conducted active...
VOA NEWS: NIGERIA LAUNCHES MASSIVE MEASLES VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 9/30/2006; 611 words ; ...than 30 million children have been targeted for vaccination against measles and other diseases. The vaccination campaign in 17 southern states is aimed...including blindness, diarrhea and pneumonia. It mostly affects young children...