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• MMRV vaccine
  ...is a combination immunization vaccine that protects against four diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox). ...cronym derived from the first letters of the diseases it protects against: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
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• Measles vaccine
  == Measles Vaccine == ...eaning "leprous" and the Latin ''vaccinus'', meaning "of or from the cow", as the first vaccines were derived from cowpox virus.
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• Epidemiology of measles
  == Epidemiology of Measles == ...ɒv ˈmiːzlz/) refers to the study of the patterns, causes, and effects of [[measles]] health and disease conditions in defined populations.
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• Comby sign
  ...cal mucosa opposite the lower molars, which appear before the onset of the measles rash. ...measles infection. They typically appear 1-2 days before the onset of the measles rash and can be a useful diagnostic tool in the early stages of the disease
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• Pox party
  ...ing where children are deliberately exposed to an infectious disease, such as chickenpox. The practice aims to promote immunity against the disease at an ...ine|vaccine]] for diseases such as [[Chickenpox|chickenpox]] and [[Measles|measles]]. Parents would intentionally expose their children to the disease, believ
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• Airborne disease
  ...through the air. Such diseases are usually caused by tiny pathogens, such as [[virus|viruses]] and [[bacteria]], which are carried by dust and small res ...y types of airborne diseases, including [[Influenza]], [[Tuberculosis]], [[Measles]], and [[Chickenpox]]. These diseases are spread when an infected person co
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• Rubella
  |Short definition=a mild viral infection (also known as German measles) that produces a rash and fever; dangerous when it infects a woman during t {{PAGENAME}} (definition) a mild viral infection (also known as German measles) that produces a rash and fever; dangerous when it infects a woman during t
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• MMR vaccine
  ...mˈɛmˈɑːr vaksin/) is a [[vaccine]] that protects against three diseases: [[measles]], [[mumps]], and [[rubella]]. ...rived from the first letters of the diseases the vaccine protects against: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
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• Paramyxoviridae
  ...nsible for a wide range of diseases in humans and animals. These include [[measles]], [[mumps]], [[parainfluenza]], and [[respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)]] ...spiratory droplets, and can cause outbreaks in close-contact settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.
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• Mumps vaccine
  ..."vaccine" is derived from the Latin word "vaccinus," meaning "from cows," as the first vaccines were developed from cowpox to immunize against smallpox. ...stered in combination with the [[measles]] and [[rubella]] vaccines, known as the [[MMR vaccine]]. It is given in two doses, with the first dose administ
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• Razi
  '''Razi''' (pronounced: /rɑːˈziː/), also known as '''Al-Razi''', '''Rhazes''' or '''Rasis''' after Latin translations, was a ...n, the city where he was born. In Latin texts, his name is often Latinized as "Rhazes" or "Rasis".
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• Vaccine storage
  ...range can reduce their potency irreversibly. Some vaccines, such as the [[measles]], [[mumps]], and [[rubella]] (MMR) vaccine, require freezing. * [[Measles]]
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• Attenuated vaccine
  ...isease. Attenuated vaccines are used to protect against diseases such as [[measles]], [[mumps]], [[rubella]], and [[chickenpox]]. ...ence]]: The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to inva
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• Morbilliform
  ...) is a term used in dermatology to describe a skin rash that resembles the measles rash. The term is derived from the Latin word "morbilli," which means "litt ...cases, the rash may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, such as [[Kawasaki disease]] or [[systemic lupus erythematosus]].
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• Connaught Laboratories
  ...itle of the Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria, who served as the Governor General of Canada from 1911 to 1916. Connaught Laboratories was established in 1914 as part of the [[University of Toronto]]'s Antitoxin Laboratory. The laborator
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• Noma neonatorum
  ...affects newborns and infants. It is a subtype of the broader disease known as [[Noma (disease)|Noma]], which can affect people of all ages. Noma neonatorum typically begins as a small ulcer in the mouth, which rapidly progresses to widespread tissue d
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• Fifth
  '''Fifth disease''' (pronounced: /fɪfθ dɪˈziːz/), also known as '''[[Erythema infectiosum]]''' or '''[[slapped cheek syndrome]]''', is a co ...in children. It follows four other common childhood skin rash illnesses: [[measles]], [[scarlet fever]], [[rubella]], and [[Duke's disease]].
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• Mumps virus
  ...ˈvaɪrəs/) is a [[Paramyxovirus]] that causes the infectious disease known as [[mumps]]. ...ects against [[measles]] and [[rubella]]. Treatment is usually supportive, as there is no specific antiviral treatment for mumps.
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• Dukes' disease
  ...e is characterized by symptoms similar to those of [[scarlet fever]] and [[measles]], but it is distinct from both. The disease typically presents with a high * [[Infectious disease]]: Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
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• Rubella vaccine
  ...easles]] and [[Mumps]], is a vaccine used to prevent [[Rubella]] or German measles. ...la" is derived from Latin, meaning "little red". It was first standardized as a term in 1866 by German physicians, referring to the characteristic red ra
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