ORAL POLIOVIRUS VACCINE
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Definitions of ORAL POLIOVIRUS VACCINE
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an oral poliovirus vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
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an oral poliovirus vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
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A live vaccine containing attenuated poliovirus, types I, II, and III, grown in monkey kidney cell tissue culture, used for routine immunization of children against polio. This vaccine induces long-lasting intestinal and humoral immunity. Killed vaccine induces only humoral immunity. Oral poliovirus vaccine should not be administered to immunocompromised individuals or their household contacts. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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