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vaccinations
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the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease
Vaccination refers to the process of giving a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection against specific diseases. Vaccines typically contain a small, harmless piece of the virus or bacteria that causes the disease, which stimulates the immune system to recognize and fight the actual germs if it enters the body in the future. Vaccination is an important tool in preventing infectious diseases, reducing the spread of illnesses, and protecting public health. It can be given through injections, nasal sprays, or oral doses, depending on the vaccine.
- Vaccination has significantly reduced the spread of infectious diseases.
- She received her annual flu vaccination at the clinic.
- The vaccination rate in the community is steadily increasing.
- He was nervous about the vaccination, but it was quick and painless.
- The government launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to fight the outbreak.
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the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine