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Oral Poliovirus Vaccine (Noun)

Meaning

An oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The use of oral poliovirus vaccine has significantly decreased the occurrence of poliomyelitis worldwide since its introduction in the 1960s.
  • The oral poliovirus vaccine provides herd immunity, effectively breaking the transmission cycle of the poliovirus in communities where it is widely administered.
  • Administering the oral poliovirus vaccine to children under five has proven to be highly effective in combating poliomyelitis outbreaks.
  • Oral poliovirus vaccine is also advantageous because it provides intestinal immunity by multiplying in the gut, where poliovirus naturally enters the body.
  • In developing nations, the oral poliovirus vaccine has been delivered through mass immunization campaigns conducted by health authorities and international organizations to eradicate polio.

Synonyms

  • TOPV
  • Sabin Vaccine
  • OPV
  • Trivalent Live Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine

Hypernyms

  • Poliovirus Vaccine
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