Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jun 19, 2005 18:06
19 yrs ago
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jab
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the jab is offered to people aged over 50....
is jab just a immunisation or is it a booster?
thank you?
is jab just a immunisation or is it a booster?
thank you?
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Kim Metzger
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| 3 +7 | UK shot (I don't think it specifies immunisation or booster) |
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| 5 +2 | well ... |
Dina Abdo
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Kim Metzger
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The 5-in-1 jab is a combination injection given to protect babies from diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hib and polio.
http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/5-in-1-jab.html
http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/5-in-1-jab.html
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+7
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UK shot (I don't think it specifies immunisation or booster)
Whereas insurance policies do not generally cover the costs incurred by this, flu vaccination - the 'flu jab' - will protect you.
The "5-in-1 Jab" replaces the 4-in-1 jab to include immunisation against polio. This article gives a brief overview of the new vaccine. DIPHTHERIA VACCINE ...
www.medic8.com/healthguide/vaccineindex.htm
The "5-in-1 Jab" replaces the 4-in-1 jab to include immunisation against polio. This article gives a brief overview of the new vaccine. DIPHTHERIA VACCINE ...
www.medic8.com/healthguide/vaccineindex.htm
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Will Matter
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hi will!
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Robert Donahue (X)
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thanks Robert
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sergey (X)
: it just means 'an injection'. could be both immunisation and a booster one. also 'jab,v' - to push smth pointed into sb/smth ...
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jab is also a noun - thanks sergey!
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Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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merci Anna!
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Angela Dickson (X)
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thanks Angela :-)
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Dr Sue Levy (X)
: a jab in the arm or a shot in the... :-)
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now, now, Sue, watch your language :-)) - just joking
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revshirls
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In British English, the word jab is also used to mean a medical injection
http://www.answers.com/topic/jab
http://www.answers.com/topic/jab
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Will Matter
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Thanks willmatter :)
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sergey (X)
: yep, that's it
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Thanks sergey :)
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