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A product that produces immunity therefore protecting the body from the disease. Vaccines are administered through needle injections, by mouth and by aerosol.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
(Chickenpox) -- An acute contagious disease characterized by papular and vesicular lesions.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce insulin and properly breakdown sugar (glucose) in the blood. Symptoms include hunger, thirst, excessive urination, dehydration and weight loss. The treatment of diabetes requires daily insulin injections, proper nutrition and regular exercise. Complications can include heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, poor circulation leading to loss of limbs, hearing impairment, vision problems and death.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A tiny organism that multiplies within cells and causes disease such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis and hepatitis. Viruses are not affected by antibiotics, the drugs used to kill bacteria.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The occurrence of disease within a specific geographical area or population that is in excess of what is normally expected.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A minor viral disease, that usually does not persist in the blood; transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A viral disease transmitted by infected blood or blood products, or through unprotected sex with someone who is infected.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
