vaccination
act of giving a vaccine
When a doctor or nurse gives a person a vaccine so that they will not get a disease.
vaccination against [disease]; vaccination of [group]; to get [a/your] vaccination
- Routine childhood vaccination has greatly reduced the number of measles cases worldwide.
- You may need proof of yellow fever vaccination before entering some countries.
- The government launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to control the outbreak.
- Vaccination against flu is especially recommended for older adults.
- Public health experts say high vaccination coverage is crucial to prevent new waves of infection.
- She went to the clinic for her COVID-19 vaccination.
- Vaccination helps protect children from many serious diseases.
- Some companies now ask for proof of vaccination from their workers.
- After vaccination, his arm felt a little sore.
- Many people booked their vaccination online.
a particular vaccine shot
One vaccine shot, often one of a series of shots you need for full protection.
to have [number] vaccinations; to miss [a] vaccination; a vaccination for [disease]
- He needs two more vaccinations before he can start school.
- I got my second COVID-19 vaccination last month.
- Make sure your travel vaccinations are up to date before your trip.
- The puppy received its first vaccination at eight weeks old.
- Students must show proof of required vaccinations to enroll in the dormitory.
- The doctor said I need three vaccinations for this trip.
- She missed one vaccination and had to book a new time.
- My baby cried a little during the vaccination.
- I got a booster vaccination last week.
- These vaccinations protect you when you travel to other countries.
- Base: vaccination
- Plural: vaccination, vaccinations
mass vaccination
1large-scale vaccination of many people
A plan where health workers give vaccines to a very large number of people, usually in a short time, to control a disease.
- Mass vaccination was used to bring the outbreak under control.
- The city opened stadiums as sites for mass vaccination.
- Experts say mass vaccination is the fastest way to protect the whole population.
routine vaccination
1regularly recommended vaccination
A normal, regular vaccination that doctors recommend for almost everyone at certain ages.
- Measles shots are part of routine vaccination in many countries.
- Routine vaccination has made some diseases very rare.
- He missed several routine vaccinations as a child.
vaccination campaign
1organized effort to vaccinate people
A planned public health project that tries to vaccinate many people, often in a certain place or time.
- The government launched a vaccination campaign in rural areas.
- Posters in the subway were part of the new vaccination campaign.
- The vaccination campaign focused on reaching older adults first.
vaccination certificate
1official document proving vaccination
An official paper or digital document that shows which vaccines you have received.
- You must show your vaccination certificate at the border.
- The clinic can issue a digital vaccination certificate on request.
- She uploaded her vaccination certificate to the travel website.
vaccination drive
1intensive push to vaccinate
A strong, active effort for a short time to get many people vaccinated.
- Volunteers joined the weekend vaccination drive in the city center.
- The company organized a vaccination drive for its employees.
- Local clinics extended their hours during the vaccination drive.
vaccination program
1organized system for regular vaccination
A long-term plan or system that offers vaccines to people, often run by a government or health organization.
- The national vaccination program covers all children under five.
- Funding cuts have put the rural vaccination program at risk.
- Their vaccination program includes free flu shots for seniors.
vaccination rate
1percentage of people vaccinated
The percentage or number of people in a group who have received a vaccine.
- The vaccination rate has increased steadily over the past month.
- Experts worry about low vaccination rates in some regions.
- Raising the vaccination rate is key to ending the epidemic.
vaccination record
1history of received vaccinations
A written list that shows all the vaccinations a person has had and when they had them.
- Keep your child's vaccination record in a safe place.
- The school asked for a copy of each student's vaccination record.
- Her vaccination record showed that she had already had the booster.
vaccination schedule
1recommended timetable for vaccinations
A list that shows at what ages or times different vaccinations should be given.
- Parents can download the official childhood vaccination schedule online.
- The doctor explained which shots were next on the vaccination schedule.
- Following the vaccination schedule helps ensure full protection.
vaccination status
1whether someone is vaccinated or not
A description of which vaccines a person has or has not received.
- Some venues asked visitors to show their vaccination status.
- The app allows users to update their vaccination status.
- Employers are not allowed to share workers' vaccination status without consent.