SABIN VACCINE
\sˈabɪn vaksˈiːn], \sˈabɪn vaksˈiːn], \s_ˈa_b_ɪ_n v_a_k_s_ˈiː_n]\
Definitions of SABIN 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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