A substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products
Examples:
Every year the flu vaccine is modified to deal with new strains of the virus
We are working right now to develop a new vaccine
Vials of vaccine in insulated cartons
FAQ's
Is it vacsine or vaccine?
The correct word is vaccine
How to pronounce vaccine?
The correct pronunciation is ˈvaksiːn
What does vaccine mean?
A substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products