Diphtheria vaccine
Diphtheria Vaccine
The Diphtheria Vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent diphtheria, a serious and potentially fatal bacterial infection that primarily affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.
Pronunciation
The term "Diphtheria Vaccine" is pronounced as "dif-theer-ee-uh vak-seen".
Etymology
The term "Diphtheria" is derived from the Greek word "diphthera" which means "leather", referring to the thick coating that forms in the throat of those infected. "Vaccine" comes from the Latin word "vaccinus" meaning "from cows", as the first vaccines were developed from cowpox material.
Usage
The Diphtheria Vaccine is typically administered in combination with vaccines for tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough), known as the DTP vaccine. It is given in a series of shots, with the initial series typically given during infancy and booster shots recommended every 10 years.
Related Terms
- Diphtheria: A serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- DTP vaccine: A combination vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
- Tetanus: A serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms.
- Pertussis: Also known as whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diphtheria vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Diphtheria vaccine
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