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Preferred term

Vaccine Excipients  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Media added to a vaccine for a specific purpose. These include: preservatives to prevent contamination, adjuvants to stimulate a stronger immune response, and stabilizers. (From https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/b/excipient-table-2.pdf)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Excipient, Vaccine

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