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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Disease outbreaks are also expected to surge, while vaccination rates are dropping.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
But in recent years, vaccination rates have declined and measles cases have soared.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
In New Mexico – where at least 63 measles cases have been reported – some staff that was responsible for order vaccines and checking vaccination records had to be let go.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Adoption fee: $145, includes microchip registration, spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
But in recent years, vaccination rates have declined and measles cases have soared.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
In New Mexico – where at least 63 measles cases have been reported – some staff that was responsible for order vaccines and checking vaccination records had to be let go.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Adoption fee: $145, includes microchip registration, spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Vaccination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaccination. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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
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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