### Question
How does National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program define vaccine?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300aa*, **vaccine** is defined as:

> any preparation or suspension, including but not limited to a preparation or suspension containing an attenuated or inactive microorganism or subunit thereof or toxin, developed or administered to produce or enhance the body's immune response to a disease or diseases and includes all components and ingredients listed in the vaccines's product license application and product label

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XIX-VACCINES > Part 2-National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program > subpart d-general provisions**

