Translation

inoculation / immunization / shot

Meaning

The administration of a substance to stimulate the body's immune system to provide protection against a specific infectious disease.

Examples

• Public health campaigns focus on increasing the rate of childhood vaccination to prevent outbreaks of measles.
  公衆衛生キャンペーンは、麻疹の流行を防ぐために小児のワクチン接種率を高めることに重点を置いている。
• Travelers often need proof of vaccination for diseases like yellow fever before entering certain countries.
  旅行者は特定の国に入国する際、黄熱病などのワクチン接種証明書が必要になることが多い。