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. 2015 May-Jun;60(3):276-9.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.156378.

Vaccines in Dermatology

Mitali M Shah  1 , Aishani C Shah  1 , Rashmi S Mahajan  1 , Freny E Bilimoria  1
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Vaccines in Dermatology

Mitali M Shah et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun.

Abstract

A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a specific disease. More than two centuries have passed since the first successful vaccine for smallpox was developed. We've come a long way since. Today's vaccines are among the 21(st) century's most successful and cost-effective public health tools for preventing diseases.

Keywords: Dermatology; immunity; vaccine.

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Action of vaccine
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