Vaccine at Medical Glossary
What is it? Immunogenic material capable of stimulating active immunity or, in the case of DNA vaccines, of directing the synthesis of proteins that stimulate immunity. Vaccines may elicit both prophylactic (preventative) and therapeutic responses.Medical Definition Added By: Hannah
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