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immunization (ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən)  or immunisation (British)

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noun

  1. the act or process of making immune against a disease, esp by inoculation ⇒ universal immunization against childhood diseases
  2. an inoculation or injection that immunizes against a disease ⇒ Only half of America's children get the full range of immunisations.

immunize or immunise (ˈɪmjʊˌnaɪz Pronunciation for )

Definitions

verb

  1. to make immune, esp by inoculation

Derived Forms

ˌimmuniˈzation, ˌimmuniˈsation noun
ˈimmuˌnizer, ˈimmuˌniser noun

Example Sentences Including 'immunization'

All this information guides the development of an immunization strategy for the annual influenza season.
CBC (2004)
Conclusion Clearly, there are no easy answers in the existing controversy about vaccination and immunization.
de Jong, Eveline Alternative Health Care for Children
First off, you have to grant me that immunization , or whatever.
Peter Robinson AFTERMATH (2001)
Roaf said the Saturday clinic was helping to recover costs for the flu shots by charging U. S. citizens $50 for each immunization.
canada.com (2004)

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