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Vaccine: A substance when injected into the body can stimulate resistance to a specific disease.

Venipuncture: Piercing a vein with a needle to obtain blood samples or to administer medication or fluids.

Virus: A very small particle of DNA or RNA that can infect cells and change how the cells of the body function. Infection with a virus can cause a person to develop symptoms. The disease and symptoms that are caused depend on the type of virus and the type of cells that are infected.

Vital: Necessary to maintain life. Breathing is a vital function.