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immunization: see immunity immunity, ability of an organism to resist disease by identifying and destroying foreign substances or organisms. Although all animals have some immune capabilities, little is known about nonmammalian immunity. ..... Click the link for more information. ; 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. ..... Click the link for more information. . immunization [‚im·yə·nə′zā·shən] (immunology) Rendering an organism immune to a specific communicable disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Through a variety of awareness-building activities, the JCV appeals to the public for their support in raising funds and donating money to purchase vaccines used to immunize children across Asia against these diseases. Upon receiving such a message, an uncontaminated computer immunizes itself against the virus. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus spike protein expressed by attenuated vaccinia virus protectively immunizes mice. |
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