Hepatitis A and B vaccine
Hepatitis A and B Vaccine
The Hepatitis A and B Vaccine (pronunciation: hep-uh-TY-tis A and B vak-SEEN) is a combined immunization agent used to prevent infection caused by the Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B viruses.
Etymology
The term "Hepatitis" is derived from the Greek words 'hepar' meaning 'liver' and '-itis' meaning 'inflammation'. The terms "A" and "B" were assigned in the order of their discovery. The term "vaccine" comes from the Latin 'vaccinus', derived from 'vacca' meaning 'cow', as the first vaccines were developed from cowpox material.
Usage
The Hepatitis A and B Vaccine is administered through injection, typically into a muscle. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the viruses.
Related Terms
- Hepatitis: A disease characterized by inflammation of the liver.
- Hepatitis A: A highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus.
- Hepatitis B: A serious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Antibodies: Proteins produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hepatitis A and B vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Hepatitis A and B vaccine
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