Tag: vaccine-preventable diseases

  • Immunizations

    Immunizations Definition and Description of Immunizations Immunizations, also known as vaccinations, are medical procedures that involve administering a vaccine to stimulate the body’s immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease. Vaccines usually contain weakened or inactive parts of the virus or bacteria, or pieces of it, that trigger an immune response without causing…

  • Children’s Vaccines

    Children’s Vaccines Definition and Description of Children’s Vaccines Children’s vaccines are medical products designed to provide immunity against various infectious diseases in children. Vaccination works by stimulating the body’s immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens. These vaccines can be inactivated (killed) or live-attenuated (weakened) forms of the virus or bacteria that causes the…

  • Adult Vaccines

    Adult Vaccines Definition and Description of Adult Vaccines Adult vaccines are immunizations designed to provide protection against various infectious diseases prevalent in adults. These vaccines can boost immunity, safeguard against potential outbreaks, and reduce the risk of serious complications from preventable diseases. Various vaccines are available for adults, including but not limited to the influenza…