noun

• The action of immunizing someone against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body.

  ‘inoculation against flu was readily available’

  More example sentences

  • ‘a course of inoculations’
  • ‘The inoculations under question were injected from containers with multiple doses of the vaccine.’
  • ‘You will get help on how to apply for your visa as well as recommendations on vaccination and inoculation.’
  • ‘And even if you're still undecided about pet insurance, make sure to take your dog in for regular inoculations, boosters and screening tests.’
  • ‘There's even great advice on immunizations and inoculations.’
  • ‘This value seems to be in good agreement with the experimental results for low dose inoculations for this strain.’

  Synonyms

  immunization, vaccination, vaccine, shot, injection, booster

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