ORAL POLIOVIRUS VACCINE
\ˈɔːɹə͡l pˈə͡ʊlɪˌɒva͡ɪɹəs vaksˈiːn], \ˈɔːɹəl pˈəʊlɪˌɒvaɪɹəs vaksˈiːn], \ˈɔː_ɹ_əl p_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ__ˌɒ_v_aɪ_ɹ_ə_s v_a_k_s_ˈiː_n]\
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
By Princeton University
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an oral poliovirus vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
