HealthSeptember 3, 2026

adjuvanted

AD-juh-vay-tid

Definition

Describes a vaccine that contains an additive substance designed to enhance or strengthen the body's immune response to the vaccine.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'adjuvare', meaning 'to help or assist', the term refers to an 'adjuvant' added to a medicinal product to enhance its therapeutic effect.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe specific types of flu vaccines recommended for older adults, which are formulated with additional ingredients to boost efficacy.

Medical groups continue to diverge from CDC on fall vaccine schedule

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