Immunize

usgb/ˈɪmjunaɪz/
verb

To give a vaccine to someone in order to protect them from a disease.

The children have been fully immunized against measles.
Visual representation of "immunize" - To give a vaccine to someone in order to protect them from a disease.

Often appears as...

  • immunize against
  • fully immunized
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Disease Prevention

Immunize is used when someone receives a vaccine to prevent diseases.

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Travelers are advised to immunize before visiting certain regions.
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Medical Context

Most common in medical and health-related conversations or articles.

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Please ensure you immunize your pets against rabies.
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Preventive Action

Implies action taken before exposure to disease, not after.

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Countries immunize populations to prevent epidemic outbreaks.
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