immunization

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im·mu·ni·za·tion | \ ˌi-myə-nə-ˈzā-shən

also i-ˌmyü-nə- \

plural immunizations

Definition of immunization

: the act of making someone or something immune or the state of being immune : the act or result of immunizing someone or something: such as

a : the production of immunity in a living organism against a disease or pathogenic agent The plasmids used for immunization have been altered to carry genes specifying one or more antigenic proteins normally made by a selected pathogen …— David B. Weiner et al. also : treatment (as by vaccination) for the purpose of making an organism immune to a disease or pathogenic agent : the administration of an immune-producing substance Measles is the single most infectious common disease—one person with measles who blunders into a crowded room will give it to almost everyone. If there were no immunization, measles would be universal. — Wayne Biddle Those benefits can include preventive care, such as annual physicals, immunizations, and well-baby visits. — Consumer Reports

b : the providing of protection or exemption from something harmful or unwanted (such as legal action) immunization from liability The Interior Department is negotiating with other private landowners to extend similar immunization from prosecution to those who agree to avoid activities that might hurt the bird's chances of survival.— Ken Miller

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“Immunization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immunization. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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immunization

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im·mu·ni·za·tion | \ ˌi-myə-nə-ˈzā-shən \

Kids Definition of immunization

: treatment (as with a vaccine) to produce immunity to a disease

immunization

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im·mu·ni·za·tion

variants: also British immunisation \ ˌim-yə-nə-ˈzā-shən

Medical Definition of immunization

: the creation of immunity usually against a particular disease especially : treatment (as by vaccination) of an organism for the purpose of making it immune to a particular pathogen immunization against polio