Vaccines refer to the biological preparation that improves immunity to fight against a particular disease. Vaccines comprise suspensions formulated from weakened, killed or fragmented microorganisms, toxins or antibodies that are administered to a patient, with a primary intention to prevent a disease. Vaccines offer active immunity against specific harmful and disease causing agents by stimulating the immune system to attack the agent. Vaccines helps to protect individuals against serious ... Read more

Vaccines are used to prevent diseases and improve immunity of the body. A vaccine is a biological preparation, contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism and is made from weakened and killed forms of microorganisms. Vaccines are categorized into many types. Some of the major types include inactivated vaccines, attenuated vaccines, toxoid and conjugate. Cholera, influenza, hepatitis A, polio and rabies vaccines are inactivated vaccines. Key attenuated vaccines are ... Read more

Adult vaccines refer to vaccines that are administered to individuals after they attain the age of 18. These vaccines prevent various life-threatening illnesses like influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis, human papilloma virus (HPV), among others. Adult vaccines are administered through subcutaneous or intramuscular injections. Some of the major types of adult vaccines include influenza, pneumonia, shingles, HPV, measles, mumps, and rubella. The need for immunization against preventable life- ... Read more