Pneumococcal vaccine
Pneumococcal Vaccine
The Pneumococcal Vaccine (pronounced: noo-muh-KOK-ul vak-SEEN) is a type of vaccine that is used to prevent infection caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Pneumococcal" is derived from the Greek words "pneumon" meaning lung and "kokkos" meaning berry, referring to the bacterium's round shape. "Vaccine" comes from the Latin "vaccinus" meaning "from cows", a reference to the first vaccines which were derived from cowpox to immunize against smallpox.
Usage
The Pneumococcal Vaccine is used to protect against serious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis that are caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. There are two types of Pneumococcal Vaccines: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) and Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23).
Related Terms
- Vaccine
- Infection
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Sepsis
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pneumococcal vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Pneumococcal vaccine
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