Related MeSH Hierarchy (5)
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Biological Therapy » Immunomodulation » Immunotherapy » Immunization
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Investigative Techniques [E05] » Immunologic Techniques » Immunization
Health Care [N] » Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services [N02] » Health Services » Preventive Health Services » Primary Prevention » Immunization
Health Care [N] » Environment and Public Health [N06] » Public Health » Public Health Practice » Communicable Disease Control » Immunization
Health Care [N] » Environment and Public Health [N06] » Public Health » Public Health Practice » Primary Prevention » Immunization
Description
Deliberate stimulation of the host's immune response. ACTIVE IMMUNIZATION involves administration of ANTIGENS or IMMUNOLOGIC ADJUVANTS. PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION involves administration of IMMUNE SERA or LYMPHOCYTES or their extracts (e.g., transfer factor, immune RNA) or transplantation of immunocompetent cell producing tissue (thymus or bone marrow). MeSH
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Subtype Terms (5)
Immunization, Secondary
2 approved drugs
Immunotherapy, Active
1 experimental drug
Vaccination
36 drugs (22 approved, 14 experimental)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (16)
Phase 2 Indicated Drugs (4)
Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (5)
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