Plague vaccine
Plague vaccine is a vaccine used against Yersinia pestis to prevent plague. In the past, a live, attenuated vaccine has been used, but this is not currently recommended. The injectable vaccine is no longer commercially available.
Types[edit | edit source]
There are two types of plague vaccines: killed and live attenuated. The killed vaccine is made from Yersinia pestis bacteria that have been inactivated, while the live attenuated vaccine is made from a strain of Yersinia pestis that has been modified to reduce its virulence.
Killed Vaccine[edit | edit source]
The killed vaccine is made from Yersinia pestis bacteria that have been inactivated. This type of vaccine is no longer commercially available.
Live Attenuated Vaccine[edit | edit source]
The live attenuated vaccine is made from a strain of Yersinia pestis that has been modified to reduce its virulence. This type of vaccine is not currently recommended.
Effectiveness[edit | edit source]
The effectiveness of the plague vaccine is not well established. Some studies suggest that the vaccine may provide some protection against pneumonic plague, but it is not effective against bubonic plague.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
The most common side effects of the plague vaccine are mild and include pain and swelling at the injection site, fever, and fatigue. Serious side effects are rare.
History[edit | edit source]
The first plague vaccine was developed in the late 19th century by Waldemar Haffkine. The vaccine was made from killed Yersinia pestis bacteria and was used during outbreaks of plague in India.
See Also[edit | edit source]
| Plague vaccine Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
