What is vaccine name?
The name of a vaccine can vary depending on the disease it is intended to protect against and the specific formulation of the vaccine. Here are some examples of common vaccine names:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine: This vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, all of which are highly contagious viral diseases.
- Polio vaccine: This vaccine is used to prevent poliomyelitis, a debilitating and potentially fatal viral disease that can cause paralysis.
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine: This vaccine provides protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: This vaccine helps prevent infection with the human papillomavirus, which is linked to certain types of cancer, including cervical cancer.
- Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine: This vaccine is used to prevent chickenpox, a highly contagious viral disease that causes itchy skin blisters.
- Hepatitis A vaccine: This vaccine protects against hepatitis A virus infection, which can cause liver inflammation and symptoms such as fever, fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain.
- Hepatitis B vaccine: This vaccine is effective in preventing hepatitis B virus infection, which can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer.