WorldAugust 11, 2026
adjuvants
AD-juh-dunts
Definition
Substances added to a vaccine to boost the body's immune response to the antigen.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'adjuvare,' meaning 'to help' or 'to assist,' the word entered English in the late 19th century to describe agents that improve the action of a medicinal drug.
In the news
The executive order instructs health agencies to investigate alternatives to aluminum adjuvants in vaccines, which are standard ingredients used to enhance immunization effectiveness.
Trump order directs Justice Department to sue states over vaccine exemptions
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