MF59 is an oil-in-water emulsion of squalene, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80, also called Tween 80) and sorbitan trioleate. Squalene is a natural organic compound originally obtained for commercial purposes primarily from shark liver oil, although plant sources are now used as well, including amaranth seed, rice bran, wheat germ, and olives. Yeast cells
Military & Prisons Members of the military are asked to receive many vaccines, including travel vaccines, prior to deployment. Each division of the armed services, including the Coast Gaurd, has its own vaccination requirements and exemption policies. As a general rule, declaring an allergy to an ingredient or claiming a
Mitochondria are the cell’s power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell. Located in the cytoplasm, they are the sites of cellular respiration, which ultimately generates fuel for the cell’s activities. Mitochondria are also involved in other cell processes such as cell division and growth,
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a viral respiratory infection. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a generalized rash. The characteristic measles rash begins several days after the onset of the fever. The rash is said to “stain”, changing color from red to dark brown before it disappears.
Monophosphoryl lipid A is an adjuvant derived from a bacterial endotoxin, one of the most potent immunostimulants known. MPL Product Detail Cervarix HPV Vaccine Bivalent Recombinant Types 16 and 18 “The adjuvant system, AS04, is composed of 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) adsorbed on to aluminum (as hydroxide salt). Adjuvant patents October 26,
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is the sodium salt of the chemical glutamic acid. It is used to enhance the flavor of food. Monosodium glutamate is commonly found in Chinese food, seasonings, salad dressings and boxed foods, like macaroni and cheese and rice mixes. MSG belongs to a class of chemicals
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 and 40, but can be seen at any age. Affecting women more than men, the disorder is caused by inflammation that deteriorates the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When the myelin is damaged, nerve signals slow down or
Mumps, caused by the mumps virus, typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite, and is followed by swelling of salivary glands. There is no specific treatment for mumps. Mumps can cause inflammation of the testicles called orchitis. At highest risk are
