Brighton Collaboration
Brighton Collaboration
Brighton Collaboration (pronunciation: /ˈbraɪ.tən kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/) is a global network of healthcare professionals and scientists working together to improve the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The collaboration was established in 2000 and is named after the city of Brighton, England, where the first meeting took place.
Etymology
The term "Brighton Collaboration" is derived from the city of Brighton in the United Kingdom, where the first meeting of this collaboration was held. The word "collaboration" is derived from the Latin "collaborare" which means "to work together".
Related Terms
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Immunization: The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
- Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI): Any untoward medical occurrence which follows immunization and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the usage of the vaccine.
- Vaccine Safety: The study and measures taken to ensure the safety of vaccines.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brighton Collaboration
- Wikipedia's article - Brighton Collaboration
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