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Çocuk felci aşısı / polio vaccine
Child felci (polio) is a vaccine that provides immunity to polyovirus, which causes disease. There are two main types: inactive (distilled) polyo vaccine (IPV) and oral (can be weakened) polyo vaccine (OPV). When applying via IPV injection, OPV is administered in the form of drops from mouth and prevents the spread of the virus by creating local immunity in the intestines. Thanks to the worldwide vaccination programs, children's philosopher cases have been reduced more than 99%.
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🇹🇷 Çocuk felci aşısı
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🇬🇧 polio vaccine
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❓ What is Çocuk felci aşısı?
Çocuk felci aşısı; child felci (polio) is a vaccine that provides immunity to polyovirus, which causes disease. There are two main types: inactive (distilled) polyo vaccine (IPV) and oral (can be weakened) polyo vaccine (OPV). When applying via IPV injection, OPV is administered in the form of drops from mouth and prevents the spread of the virus by creating local immunity in the intestines. Thanks to the worldwide vaccination programs, children's philosopher cases have been reduced more than 99%.
❓ What is polio vaccine in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "polio vaccine" is Çocuk felci aşısı.
❓ Which medical field is Çocuk felci aşısı related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.