immunize

verb

Meaning

Make a person or animal resistant to a particular infectious disease, typically by administering a vaccine.

Examples

Public health officials aim to immunize the entire population to prevent future outbreaks.
Travelers are often required to immunize themselves against tropical diseases before visiting certain regions.

Synonyms: protect, vaccinate, inoculate

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immunize

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmjunaɪz/

Definition

Make a person or animal resistant to a particular infectious disease, typically by administering a vaccine.

Examples

Public health officials aim to immunize the entire population to prevent future outbreaks.
Travelers are often required to immunize themselves against tropical diseases before visiting certain regions.
The new policy mandates that children must be immunized before they can enroll in public schools.

Synonyms of immunize

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