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opv

/ˌəʊ.piːˈviː/

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noun

C1formalcommonabbreviation/ˌəʊ.piːˈviː/

proper noun

An oral vaccine containing live but weakened poliovirus, administered to provide immunity against poliomyelitis.

  • 🇷🇺Пероральная вакцина, содержащая живые, но ослабленные полиовирусы, вводимая для обеспечения иммунитета против полиомиелита.
  1. Oral Polio Vaccine B2 formal medical

    An oral vaccine containing live but weakened poliovirus, given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis.

    • The OPV is administered in drops to children.
    • Mass vaccination campaigns with OPV have nearly eradicated polio worldwide.
    • Doctors recommend OPV for infants in high-risk areas.

    🇷🇺Оральная полиовакцина

    Synonyms: oral poliovirus vaccinesabin vaccine

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