vaccination

noun

vac·​ci·​na·​tion ˌvak-sə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce vaccination (audio)
1
: the act of vaccinating
2
: the scar left by vaccinating

Examples of vaccination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaccination was in 1891

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Cite this Entry

“Vaccination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaccination. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vaccination

noun
vac·​ci·​na·​tion ˌvak-sə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce vaccination (audio)
1
: the act of vaccinating
2
: the scar left by vaccinating

Medical Definition

vaccination

noun
vac·​ci·​na·​tion ˌvak-sə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce vaccination (audio)
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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