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vaccination
noun
vac·ci·na·tion
ˌvak-sə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of vaccinating
2
: the scar left by vaccinating
Examples of vaccination in a Sentence
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Wen: During measles outbreaks, local and state health departments, in collaboration with the CDC, may issue additional guidance for vaccination.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
Ladapo has faced criticism before, including for statements on COVID-19 vaccinations that were rebuked by officials with the CDC and Food and Drug Administration.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Bagdasarian urged anyone who isn't up to date on measles vaccinations or isn't otherwise considered immune to get their shots now.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024
And if your trip entails any kind of outdoor component, make sure that your pet is up to date on their vaccinations and their flea and tick preventive treatments.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024
Map: See where measles cases are being reported across the US
Florida map shows waning immunization rates over 5 years
The county-specific data does not include the Florida Virtual School, where 83.8% of the 681 students provided proof of vaccination.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024
The best way to avoid serious illness from COVID is to be up-to-date with your vaccinations.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
The current policy, approved last fall, recommends the vaccine for people 60 and older if a health care provider believes vaccination would be beneficial.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 29 Feb. 2024
Widespread measles vaccination greatly reduces the virus' spread, with one dose about 93% effective and two doses about 97% effective, according to the CDC.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Vaccination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaccination. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
vaccination
noun
vac·ci·na·tion
ˌvak-sə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of vaccinating
2
: the scar left by vaccinating
Medical Definition
vaccination
noun
vac·ci·na·tion
ˌvak-sə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the introduction into humans or domestic animals of microorganisms that have previously been treated to make them harmless for the purpose of inducing the development of immunity
oral vaccination
vaccination against smallpox
vaccination for whooping cough
2
: the scar left by vaccinating
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