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Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A live vaccine containing attenuated poliovirus, types I, II, and III, grown in monkey kidney cell tissue culture, used for routine immunization of children against polio. This vaccine induces long-lasting intestinal and humoral immunity. Killed vaccine induces only humoral immunity. Oral poliovirus vaccine should not be administered to immunocompromised individuals or their household contacts. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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Entry terms

  • Sabin Vaccine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-K0KRDQQT-J

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