Vaccine Revolt
Vaccine Revolt
Vaccine Revolt (pronunciation: /ˈvæksiːn rɪˈvoʊlt/) is a term used to describe a widespread resistance or opposition to vaccination. The term is often used in the context of public health and immunization campaigns.
Etymology
The term "Vaccine Revolt" is derived from the English words "vaccine" (from the Latin vaccinus, meaning "of or from the cow", due to the early use of cowpox to immunize against smallpox) and "revolt" (from the Old French revolter, meaning "to revolt or rebel").
Related Terms
- Vaccine Hesitancy: A delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services.
- Vaccine Resistance: The refusal to get vaccinated due to personal, philosophical, or religious beliefs.
- Anti-vaccination Movement: A loosely organized subculture which perceives the safety and efficacy of vaccines as a conspiracy, leading to a refusal to vaccinate.
- Herd Immunity: A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that can occur with some diseases when a sufficient percentage of a population has become immune to an infection.
- Immunization: The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaccine Revolt
- Wikipedia's article - Vaccine Revolt
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