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Курс: Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members (Avian Influenza Biosecurity for Youth and 4-H Members)
Глосарій: Glossary/Acronyms

Pandemic

When disease is prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world.

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

NMHM

National Museum of Health and Medicine

Vaccination

The introduction of a weakened or killed microbe into the body in order to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against that microbe, thereby preventing disease upon next exposure.

Endemic

Disease that is natural to or characteristic of a specific place.