Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vaccination

Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis.

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5 entry terms
  • Immunization, Active
  • Active Immunization
  • Active Immunizations
  • Immunizations, Active
  • Vaccinations

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

Manual 26.22.2.2+; coordinate IM with disease /prev (IM); REVACCINATION see IMMUNIZATION, SECONDARY is also available

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  2. E05.478.550w.600w.890w
  3. N02.421.726.758.310w.890w
  4. N06.850w.780.200.425w.900w
  5. N06.850w.780.680.310w.890w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vaccination. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014611. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014611
  2. Vaccination. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccination
  3. Vaccination. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q192995