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vaccination
vak-sih-NAY-shuhn
Vaccination (noun) means the act of giving a vaccine to protect someone from a disease; also the injection itself. Example: “The nurse gave him his flu vaccination in less than a minute.”
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The act of giving a vaccine to protect someone from a disease; also the injection itself.
"One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains. Isolating a city’s effluent and shipping it away in underground sewers has probably saved more lives than any medical procedure except vaccination."
— , It's a gas (2014)
"The nurse gave him his flu vaccination in less than a minute."
"Vaccination programs have wiped out smallpox worldwide."
How to use vaccination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process (or the actual shot) of being given a vaccine.
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vaccination programme
vaccination against
childhood vaccination
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Etymology
Coined from "vaccinia" (cowpox), from Latin vacca ("cow"). The physician Edward Jenner introduced the term in 1798 after using cowpox material to protect people from smallpox.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vaccination” mean?
The word “vaccination” means the act of giving a vaccine to protect someone from a disease; also the injection itself. In plain terms, the process (or the actual shot) of being given a vaccine.
How do you pronounce “vaccination”?
“Vaccination” is pronounced vak-sih-NAY-shuhn (/ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “vaccination” in a sentence?
Here is “vaccination” used in a sentence: “The nurse gave him his flu vaccination in less than a minute.”
What part of speech is “vaccination”?
“Vaccination” is a noun.
Where does the word “vaccination” come from?
The word “vaccination” dates back to around 1798 and comes from Latin. Coined from "vaccinia" (cowpox), from Latin vacca ("cow"). The physician Edward Jenner introduced the term in 1798 after using cowpox material to protect people from smallpox.
Is “vaccination” a common word?
“Vaccination” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between vaccination and immunization?
Vaccination refers specifically to the act of administering a vaccine, or the injection itself. Immunization is the broader outcome, describing the process by which a person becomes protected against a disease, whether through vaccination or natural exposure. All vaccinations aim to produce immunization, but immunization can occur without vaccination.
What is the difference between vaccination and inoculation?
Vaccination and inoculation are often used interchangeably to describe giving someone a vaccine to protect against disease. Historically, inoculation referred more broadly to introducing a substance into the body to provoke an immune response, while vaccination specifically refers to using a vaccine for this purpose.
Is vaccination used for both the process and the injection itself?
Yes, vaccination can refer to the overall act of giving a vaccine to protect someone from disease, as well as the specific injection or dose administered, depending on context.
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