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

Recent Examples on the Web

Think of it as vaccination against virtual viruses – the more your stakeholders understand about your defenses, the more resilient your organization becomes to these attacks. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Health care workers in both spaces had higher vaccination coverage during last year’s respiratory virus season, according to the CDC. —Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

With respiratory virus season getting underway, experts recommend getting Covid-19, flu and RSV vaccinations, if eligible, in the fall to provide protection when the season peaks between December and March. —Sam Tupper, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024

My elderly parents, both in high-risk categories, receive their vaccinations to protect their health. —Jerome M. Adams, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "inoculation with fluid from cowpox pustules," from vaccine "of cowpox" (in the phrases vaccine matter, vaccine virus) + -ation — more at vaccine

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vaccination

• anti-vaccination

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