Vaccinations Meaning in English

word · lemma: vaccination

US

ˌvæksəˈneɪʃənz

vak-suh-NAY-shunz

UK

vˌæksɪnˈeɪʃənz

vak-sin-AY-shunz

Definition

Vaccinations are treatments, usually by injection, that protect people from certain diseases by helping their bodies build immunity.

Usage & Nuances

"Vaccinations" is a formal, medical term. Commonly used with "get", "receive", or "require". Not to be confused with "inoculations" (less common) or "immunizations" (often used interchangeably). Usually refers to preventive health measures.

• Spanish: vacunaciones
• Portuguese (BR): vacinações
• Portuguese (PT): vacinações
• Chinese (Simplified): 疫苗接种
• Chinese (Traditional): 疫苗接種
• Hindi: टीकाकरण
• Arabic: التطعيمات
• Bengali: টিকাকরণ - ভ্যাকসিন (প্রথাগতভাবে)
• Russian: прививки - вакцинации
• Japanese: 予防接種
• Vietnamese: tiêm chủng
• Korean: 예방접종
• Turkish: aşılar
• Urdu: ویکسینیشنز - حفاظتی ٹیکے
• Indonesian: vaksinasi

Example Sentences

Children get vaccinations before starting school.

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Some vaccinations are needed every year.

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Travelers often need special vaccinations.

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Thanks to vaccinations, many dangerous diseases are now rare.

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Have you kept up with your vaccinations this year?

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School records show which vaccinations students have received.

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