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prophylactic vaccination

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prophylactic vaccination [‚pro·fə‚lak·tic ‚vak·sə′nā·shən]
(immunology)
Vaccination occurring before exposure to pathogens.


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A well-organised effort to offer prophylactic vaccination to the whole population will hold tremendous benefit for future generations of women.
Prophylactic Vaccination Prophylactic vaccination for viruses of the H5 and H7 subtypes is a completely innovative concept, primarily because only recently have cost-effective situations been identified.
The application of control policies, ranging from stamping out to emergency and prophylactic vaccination, are discussed on the basis of data generated in recent outbreaks, and in the light of new regulations, also in view of the maintenance of good animal welfare.
 
 
 
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