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Vaccines, Acellular
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Definition
: Vaccines that are produced by using only the antigenic part of the disease causing organism. They often require a "booster" every few years to maintain their effectiveness.
IM general only; coord NIM with specific vaccine (IM)
Examples
Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines
Other names
Acellular Vaccines