Pneumococcal Vaccine (Noun)
Meaning
Vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pneumococcal vaccine is commonly administered to people with weakened immune systems to protect them from pneumococcal infections.
- The development of the pneumococcal vaccine has saved thousands of lives worldwide by reducing the risk of pneumococcal disease.
- This pneumococcal vaccine is designed to be effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus, known to cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections.
- In many countries, the pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for use in older adults and young children, as they are more susceptible to pneumococcal infections.
- The pneumococcal vaccine works by stimulating the body's immune system to produce antibodies against pneumococcus, thereby providing long-lasting protection against infections.