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vaccination

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/ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃən/ · vac-ci-na-tion

The administration of a vaccine to produce immunity against a specific disease.

medicine science public health

Meanings

nounformal

The administration of a vaccine to produce immunity against a specific disease.

ایک خاص بیماری کے خلاف قوت مدافعت پیدا کرنے کے لیے ویکسین کی فراہمی۔

ویکسینیشن

vaccination

Formal: ویکسینیشن

Synonyms

immunization inoculation vaccinotherapyمدافعتتلقیحانجام

Antonyms

infection disease illnessبیماریعفونتمرض

Common Collocations

routine vaccination
vaccination campaign
vaccination schedule

Example Sentences

Vaccination is crucial for preventing diseases.

وٹے کی بیماری سے بچنے کے لیے ویکسینیشن بہت اہم ہے۔

Vuṭṭe kī bimārī se bachne ke liye vaccination bohot ahem hai.

The government is running a vaccination drive.

حکومت ایک ویکسینیشن مہم چلا رہی ہے۔

Hukoomat aik vaccination muhim chala rahi hai.

Children must receive their vaccinations on time.

بچوں کو وقت پر اپنی ویکسینیشن کرانی چاہیے۔

Bachon ko waqt par apni vaccination karani chahiye.

Easily Confused With

inoculation:Inoculation refers to any method of introducing a vaccine into the body, whereas vaccination specifically refers to the use of vaccines.

Word Family

vaccine

nounویکسین

vaccinate

verbوٹے لگانا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'vac' as in 'vacation' meaning a break from illness.

Picture a syringe delivering protection against diseases.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "vaccināri" — to make a cowpox vaccine

First known use: 18th century

The term 'vaccination' originates from the Latin word 'vaccinus', meaning 'of or from cows', which refers to the use of cowpox to provide immunity against smallpox.