Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
The Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (pronunciation: tik-born en-sef-uh-LIE-tis vak-seen) is a vaccine used to prevent Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), a viral infectious disease involving the central nervous system. The disease is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks, predominantly in certain parts of Europe and Asia.
Etymology
The term "Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine" is derived from the nature of the disease it prevents. "Tick-borne" refers to diseases transmitted by ticks, "encephalitis" is inflammation of the brain, and "vaccine" is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
Usage
The Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is administered to individuals at risk of exposure to tick-borne encephalitis virus, such as those living in or traveling to endemic areas. The vaccine is given as an injection, usually in the upper arm.
Related Terms
- Tick-borne diseases: Diseases that are transmitted by ticks.
- Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which can be caused by a viral infection such as tick-borne encephalitis.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Endemic: A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
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