pneumovax
Definition
Noun: - A specific vaccine, known by the trade name Pneumovax, which provides immunization against infections caused by the 23 most common serotypes of the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).
Usage
- As a proper noun (trade name): The word "Pneumovax" is used to refer specifically to this branded pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23).
- The doctor recommended that the elderly patient receive a dose of Pneumovax.
- Pneumovax is part of the routine immunization schedule for adults with certain health conditions.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In professional healthcare settings, "Pneumovax" is used to distinguish this 23-valent vaccine from other pneumococcal vaccines, such as the conjugate vaccine (PCV13).
- The protocol is to administer PCV13 first, followed by Pneumovax at least one year later for optimal protection.
Variants and Related Words
- Pneumococcal vaccine: The general term for vaccines that protect against pneumococcal disease. "Pneumovax" is a type of pneumococcal vaccine.
- PPSV23: The technical/medical abbreviation for Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine, 23-valent, which is the category "Pneumovax" belongs to.
Synonyms
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine: The descriptive, non-proprietary name for this type of immunization.
- PPSV23: The standard medical acronym.
Related Phrases
- To receive/get a Pneumovax shot: A common phrase describing the action of being vaccinated with Pneumovax.
- All residents of the nursing home were advised to get a Pneumovax shot.
- Coverage provided by Pneumovax: Refers to the spectrum of pneumococcal strains the vaccine protects against.
- The coverage provided by Pneumovax is crucial for preventing invasive pneumococcal disease in at-risk populations.
Noun
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vaccine (trade name Pneumovax) effective against the 23 most common strains of pneumococcus
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