Vaccinating: meaning, definitions and examples
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vaccinating
[ ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪtɪŋ ]
health care
Vaccinating refers to the process of administering a vaccine to help the body develop immunity against a specific disease. This practice is a crucial public health measure aimed at reducing the incidence of contagious diseases. Vaccination can prevent severe illnesses, complications, and deaths from various infectious diseases. It can be performed at different stages of life, often beginning in infancy and continuing through adulthood, depending on the vaccine and health recommendations.
Synonyms
immunizing, inoculating, protecting.
Examples of usage
- The clinic is vaccinating children against measles.
- She was vaccinating her pets to protect them from diseases.
- Countries around the world are vaccinating their populations.
- Vaccinating against flu is recommended every year.
Translations
Translations of the word "vaccinating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vacinação
🇮🇳 टीकाकरण
🇩🇪 Impfung
🇮🇩 vaksinasi
🇺🇦 вакцинація
🇵🇱 szczepienie
🇯🇵 ワクチン接種
🇫🇷 vaccination
🇪🇸 vacunación
🇹🇷 aşılama
🇰🇷 백신 접종
🇸🇦 التطعيم
🇨🇿 očkování
🇸🇰 očkovanie
🇨🇳 疫苗接种
🇸🇮 cepljenje
🇮🇸 bólusetning
🇰🇿 екпемен
🇬🇪 ვაქცინაცია
🇦🇿 vaksinasiya
🇲🇽 vacunación
Etymology
The term 'vaccination' originates from the Latin word 'vaccinus', which means 'from cows', due to the first successful smallpox vaccine being derived from cowpox virus. This practice began in the late 18th century, influenced by Edward Jenner's observations of milkmaids who had contracted cowpox and subsequently showed immunity to smallpox. Over the years, the method of vaccination evolved significantly as scientists discovered various pathogens and developed more sophisticated vaccines. Vaccinating has become an essential aspect of preventive medicine, saving millions of lives by controlling various infectious diseases.