Additives are used in the manufacture of vaccines to prevent changes in the solution under adverse conditions, such as freeze-drying or heat. They help to prevent the antigens from adhering to the side of the vial. Vaccines also contain several reagents that are derived from animals. Excipients are considered to be
Adenovirus Adenovirus: a group of viruses that can cause infections in the stomach, intestine, lungs and eyes. Resemble symptoms of the common cold. No effective medications can treat adenovirus infection. Adenovirus infection typically does not cause death or permanent problems. There are more than 40 types of adenoviruses that
Adjuvants are chemicals added to a vaccine to increase the response and stimulate the immune system to generate a large amount of antibodies. Adjuvant comes from the Latin word, adjuvare, which means support. An adjuvant is “a substance which accelerates, prolongs and enhances the quality of a specific immune [meaning antibody] response
Adjuvants are chemicals added to a vaccine to increase the response and stimulate the immune system to generate a large amount of antibodies. Adjuvant comes from the Latin word, adjuvare, which means support. An adjuvant is “a substance which accelerates, prolongs and enhances the quality of a specific immune [meaning antibody] response when incorporated
Adventitious agents are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as microorganisms that may have been unintentionally introduced into the manufacturing process of a biological medicinal product: these include bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma/spiroplasma, mycobacteria, rickettsia, protozoa, parasites, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) agents and viruses. Adventitious agents could be inadvertently introduced