Anthrax vaccine adsorbed
Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed
Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (pronunciation: an-thrax vac-cine ad-sorbed, etymology: Anthrax, from the Greek word 'anthrakis' meaning coal, due to the black skin lesions seen in some forms of the disease; Vaccine, from the Latin 'vaccinus' meaning from cows, as the first vaccines were developed using cowpox virus; Adsorbed, from the Latin 'adsorbere' meaning to suck up or absorb) is a vaccine used to prevent Anthrax, a serious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
The vaccine works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies that can fight off the anthrax bacteria. It is made from a protein in the anthrax bacteria that has been treated so it cannot cause disease.
Usage
Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed is used to protect people who may be exposed to anthrax bacteria in certain occupations, such as laboratory workers, veterinarians, and military personnel. It is also used to protect people who may be exposed to anthrax in a bioterrorism attack.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed include pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. Serious side effects are rare, but can include severe allergic reactions.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthrax vaccine adsorbed
- Wikipedia's article - Anthrax vaccine adsorbed
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