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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
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From a public health perspective, low vaccination rates for pets are just as concerning as those for humans.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Up-to-date vaccines: Ensure vaccinations, including flu and pneumonia shots or boosters, are current.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Mock said the second factor is falling vaccination rates, which were down around 7% overall in the U.S. retail market in fall 2024 compared to the same time in 2023.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
The Star-Telegram analyzed vaccination rates for all six of the vaccines required for Kindergarten entry in Texas.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Vaccination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaccination. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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