Definition

Noun: - An oral vaccine used to provide immunity against poliomyelitis (polio). It contains a live but weakened (attenuated) form of the poliovirus.

Usage

The Sabin vaccine is administered orally, typically as drops in the mouth. It is used in global vaccination programs to prevent polio.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The widespread use of the Sabin vaccine has been crucial in the global effort to eradicate polio.
  • Children in the immunization program received the Sabin vaccine.

Advanced Usage

• "oral polio vaccine (OPV)": This is a common synonym for the Sabin vaccine, emphasizing its method of administration.
  • The campaign distributed the oral polio vaccine to every child under five.

Variants and Related Words

• Polio vaccine: A general term for any vaccine against poliomyelitis, which includes both the Sabin vaccine (OPV) and the Salk vaccine (IPV, an inactivated injectable vaccine).

Synonyms

• Oral polio vaccine (OPV)
• Live attenuated polio vaccine

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically refers to the oral vaccine developed by Dr. Albert Sabin. It contrasts with the Salk vaccine, which is an inactivated poliovirus vaccine given by injection. The Sabin vaccine provides intestinal immunity, which helps prevent the spread of the wild virus in the community.

Noun

1. an oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis