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What does tetravalent mean?

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  1. (chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 4.
  2. (medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 4.
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This means a tetravalent vaccine must be developed, a highly complex process that requires the use of cutting-edge technologies including molecular biology and genetics.
Previous ACIP guidelines have recommended a meningococcal tetravalent polysaccharide vaccine for high-risk patients.
These new-generation vaccines are not without risk and at least one, a tetravalent rotavirus vaccine, has been discontinued due to its association with bowel intussusception.
The tetravalent candidate vaccine being developed by sanofi pasteur will undergo testing for efficacy in the near future.
A tetravalent atom, such as that of Carbon, can combine with four monovalent atoms.
A catalytic composition useful for decomposition and removal of malodorous components comprising a phosphate of a tetravalent metal, a hydroxide of a divalent metal, and a photocatalyst.

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