Immunization Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən

im-yuh-nuh-ZAY-shuhn

UK

ˌɪm.juː.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

im-yoo-ny-eye-ZAY-shuhn

Definition

Immunization is the process of making a person or animal protected against a disease, usually by giving a vaccine.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in medical and healthcare contexts; 'immunization' is often used interchangeably with 'vaccination', though immunization includes the whole process of becoming immune, not just receiving the shot.

• Spanish: inmunización - vacunación
• Portuguese (BR): imunização - vacinação
• Portuguese (PT): imunização - vacinação
• Chinese (Simplified): 免疫接种 - 免疫
• Chinese (Traditional): 免疫接種 - 免疫
• Hindi: टीकाकरण - प्रतिरक्षण
• Arabic: التطعيم
• Bengali: টিকা প্রদান - রোগপ্রতিরোধ
• Russian: иммунизация
• Japanese: 予防接種
• Vietnamese: tiêm chủng
• Korean: 예방접종
• Turkish: bağışıklama
• Urdu: حفاظتی ٹیکہ کاری
• Indonesian: imunisasi

Example Sentences

Immunization helps prevent serious diseases.

basic

Children receive immunization at a young age.

basic

The nurse explained the immunization schedule.

basic

Many parents worry about side effects from immunization, but most are mild or temporary.

natural

Without widespread immunization, outbreaks of diseases could happen more often.

natural

After her last immunization, she felt a little tired but was fine the next day.

natural