Japanese encephalitis vaccine
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is a vaccine that provides protection against Japanese encephalitis, a disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus. The vaccine is administered to prevent the onset of the disease in individuals who are at risk of exposure to the virus.
Pronunciation
Japanese encephalitis vaccine: /jəˈpæn.iːz ˌɛn.səˈfæl.ɪ.tɪs vækˈsiːn/
Etymology
The term "Japanese encephalitis vaccine" is derived from the disease it prevents, Japanese encephalitis, which was first identified in Japan. "Encephalitis" is derived from the Greek words "enkephalos" (brain) and "-itis" (inflammation). "Vaccine" comes from the Latin "vaccinus", relating to the cowpox virus which was used in the first vaccines.
Usage
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for individuals who are traveling to or living in areas where the disease is endemic, particularly rural areas where mosquito transmission is common. The vaccine is also recommended for laboratory workers who may be exposed to the virus.
Related Terms
- Japanese encephalitis: A disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Endemic: The constant presence of a disease or infectious agent within a given geographic area or population group.
- Mosquito: An insect that is a vector for many diseases, including Japanese encephalitis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Japanese encephalitis vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Japanese encephalitis vaccine
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