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vaccination

/ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to protect against a specific disease.

    - "The vaccination clinic offered free shots to the community."
    - "The vaccination process can be painful but necessary."
    - "The vaccination for polio has eradicated the disease in many countries."
  • Noun

    A substance used to stimulate the body's immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease.

    - "The measles vaccination requires two doses for full protection."
    - "The chickenpox vaccination can be given as a shot or a nasal spray."
    - "The HPV vaccination is recommended for teenagers to prevent cervical cancer."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with vaccination
vacation , nation , friction , action
Variants
List of all variants of vaccination that leads to same result
vaccination , vaccinations , anti-vaccination
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'vaccina', meaning cow. The term originated from the practice of using cowpox virus to protect against smallpox.

Trivia
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  1. The first successful smallpox vaccination was administered by Edward Jenner in 1796.

  2. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine was introduced in 1971.

  3. The polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk in 1955.

  4. The HPV vaccine was approved by the FDA in 2006.

  5. The chickenpox vaccine was introduced in 1995.

  6. The influenza vaccine is given annually to protect against the flu.

Related Concepts
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  1. Immunization: The process of making an organism or an individual resistant to a particular disease, typically by introducing a vaccine.

  2. Vaccine: A product that stimulates a person's immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the person from that disease.

Culture
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Vaccinations have played a significant role in public health and have been a topic of debate and controversy. Vaccinations have been featured in literature, such as Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', and in art, such as Edvard Munch's 'The Sick Child'. Vaccinations have also been the subject of music, such as the song 'Vaccines' by Maroon 5.

How to Memorize "vaccination"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a syringe filled with a clear liquid.
    - Visualize a healthcare professional administering the vaccination.
    - Think about the protective shield the vaccination provides against diseases.

  2. associate

    - Associate the vaccination with a healthy body and a strong immune system.
    - Connect the vaccination with the prevention of diseases.
    - Link the vaccination with the idea of protecting oneself and others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym V.I.T.A.M.I.N. to remember the different types of vaccines: Varicella (Chickenpox), Influenza, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
    - Use the phrase 'A Shot in the Arm' to remember the act of getting a vaccination.
    - Use the phrase 'Protect Yourself' to remember the importance of getting vaccinated.

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