Immunization - The process of strengthening the body’s defense against a particular infectious agent, often accomplished by receiving a vaccine.⏎
Infectious Disease - A type of illness caused by a pathogenic agent, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasites, or abnormal proteins known as prions.⏎
Institute of Medicine - An independent, nonprofit organization that works outside of government to provide unbiased and authoritative advice on health and medicine to decision makers and the public.⏎
Incubation Time - The period of time between exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of symptoms of the infection or disease it causes.⏎
Habitat - The specific geographical area or physical environment that is inhabited by an organism or a population of organisms.⏎