immunization US
ˌɪm.jə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən
See also: immunisation (UK)
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Noun

1.
health procedureTECH.USprocess of making someone immune to a diseaseTECH.US
  • The immunization schedule for children includes several vaccines..
inoculation vaccination
2.
single exposureTECH.USspecific instance of exposure to an antigenTECH.US
  • The child received an immunization at the clinic.
inoculation vaccination
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Expressions with immunization

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document showing proof of vaccination, often for travel or access
You need an immunization passport to enter the country.
proportion of a population that has received specific recommended vaccines
Immunization coverage increased after the new outreach program launched.
planned timetable showing recommended ages for getting different vaccine shots
The doctor explained the immunization schedule to the new parents.
first set of vaccine shots that prepares the body to fight a disease
Primary immunization is usually completed in the first year of life.

Origin of immunization

Latin, immunis (exempt) + -ation (action)

Terms with immunization included in their meaning

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immunization
get a shot to build immunity
medical injection
receive an injection, especially a vaccine or immunization
immunization
extra vaccine dose given to keep protection strong
immunization
vaccine combining weak and strong antigens for better immunity
medical controversy
person who rejects immunization because of safety fears, distrust, or personal beliefs
GAVIacr.
acr: Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
helps poor countries get vaccines for kids
NACIacr.
acr: National Advisory Committee on Immunization
group advising on vaccines and immunization policies
immunization
vaccine made from poliovirus to prevent polio

Examples of immunization in a sentence

  • The clinic offers free immunization for flu.
  • Immunization against the virus is crucial for public health.
  • The doctor scheduled an immunization for the upcoming flu season.

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  1. French:immunisation, ...
  2. German:Immunisierung, Immunisierungsvorgang, ...
  3. Italian:immunizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:inmunización, ...
  5. Portuguese:vacinação, ...
  6. Chinese:免疫接种, 免疫, ...
  7. Japanese:予防接種, ワクチン接種, ...
  8. Arabic:تَطْعِيم, جرعة تطعيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיסּוּן, חִסּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:вакцинация, прививка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вакцинація, щеплення, ...
  12. Hindi:टीकाकरण, इम्यूनाइजेशन, ...

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