A vaccine that contains an adjuvant; most often the antigen (immunogen) is included in a water-in-oil emulsion (Freund incomplete type adjuvant), or is adsorbed onto an inorganic gel (alum, aluminum hydroxide or phosphate). ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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A substance added to a vaccine that enhances the effect of the antigen. Generally, adjuvants slow down the rate at which the antigen is released into the system thus giving a prolonged and enhanced immunity eg. potassium alum and lipid emulsions.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a vaccine that contains an adjuvant; the antigen (immunogen) is included in a water-in-oil emulsion (Freund incomplete type adjuvant), or is adsorbed onto an inorganic gel (alum, aluminum hydroxide or phosphate) or mixed with another material to prevent rapid elimination by the host.
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