Immunize: meaning, definitions and examples
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immunize
[ ɪˈmjuːnʌɪz ]
healthcare
To make someone immune to a disease by administering a vaccine or through exposure to a disease.
Synonyms
inoculate, protect, vaccinate.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| immunize |
Used in a general medical context when referring to the process of making someone resistant to infectious diseases, typically through a vaccine.
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| vaccinate |
Primarily used in a medical context to refer specifically to the act of administering a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular disease.
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| protect |
Used broadly in various contexts, not only medical. It can refer to safeguarding from any kind of harm, including diseases.
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| inoculate |
Commonly used in a medical context, often specifically referring to the act of administering a vaccine to provide immunity against a disease.
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Examples of usage
- Children are usually immunized against measles at a young age.
- It is important to immunize the elderly population against the flu.
- Travelers to certain countries may need to be immunized against specific diseases.
- The government aims to immunize a large percentage of the population to prevent outbreaks.
- Healthcare workers are often required to be immunized against certain infectious diseases.
Translations
Translations of the word "immunize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imunizar
🇮🇳 टीकाकरण करना
🇩🇪 impfen
🇮🇩 imunisasi
🇺🇦 вакцинувати
🇵🇱 szczepić
🇯🇵 予防接種をする
🇫🇷 immuniser
🇪🇸 inmunizar
🇹🇷 aşılamak
🇰🇷 면역시키다
🇸🇦 تحصين
🇨🇿 očkovat
🇸🇰 očkovať
🇨🇳 免疫
🇸🇮 cepljenje
🇮🇸 bólusetja
🇰🇿 вакцинациялау
🇬🇪 იმუნიზაცია
🇦🇿 immunizasiya etmək
🇲🇽 inmunizar
Etymology
The word 'immunize' has Latin origins, deriving from the Latin word 'immunis' meaning 'exempt from public service'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the process of making individuals immune to diseases through vaccination or exposure. The concept of immunization has been crucial in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and has significantly contributed to public health efforts worldwide.