immunization
noun
im·mu·ni·za·tion
ˌi-myə-nə-ˈzā-shən 
also i-ˌmyü-nə-
plural immunizations
: 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.
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
Wayne Biddle Those benefits can include preventive care, such as annual physicals, immunizations, and well-baby visits. —Consumer Reports
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
Ken MillerExamples of immunization in a Sentence
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Investing in life-course immunization will pay for itself in health and prosperity.
—Phyllis Arthur, STAT, 13 May 2024
And what gives me hope is that immunization currently prevents 3.5 to 5 million deaths a year.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
The chapter also plans to host initiatives and nonprofits like workforce development programs, a public health clinic, an immunization clinic, an event space, and work spaces for small businesses and individuals.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
Boosting routine immunization in vulnerable populations is key.
—Byleslie Roberts, science.org, 7 May 2024
Melissa McMasters, administrator of infectious disease and immunizations at the MCPHD, told ABC News the local county department was informed about the infected patient from the state Department of Health.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
While national or state-level vaccination rates may be high, there may be pockets of low immunization that provide tinder for the measles virus, Dr. Omer said.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Routine immunizations are available at Miami's Health Services in Oxford, according to Alecia Lipton, university spokesperson.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
In South Florida, nearly 92% of public and private kindergarten students in Broward and about 92% of public and private kindergarten students in Miami-Dade met the immunization requirements, according to the report.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Phyllis Arthur, STAT, 13 May 2024
And what gives me hope is that immunization currently prevents 3.5 to 5 million deaths a year.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
The chapter also plans to host initiatives and nonprofits like workforce development programs, a public health clinic, an immunization clinic, an event space, and work spaces for small businesses and individuals.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
Boosting routine immunization in vulnerable populations is key.
—Byleslie Roberts, science.org, 7 May 2024
Melissa McMasters, administrator of infectious disease and immunizations at the MCPHD, told ABC News the local county department was informed about the infected patient from the state Department of Health.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
While national or state-level vaccination rates may be high, there may be pockets of low immunization that provide tinder for the measles virus, Dr. Omer said.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Routine immunizations are available at Miami's Health Services in Oxford, according to Alecia Lipton, university spokesperson.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
In South Florida, nearly 92% of public and private kindergarten students in Broward and about 92% of public and private kindergarten students in Miami-Dade met the immunization requirements, according to the report.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
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