B2 verb Neutral

Vaccinate

/ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Beispiele

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1

Have you been vaccinated against the flu this year?

Did you get your flu shot this year?

2

It is recommended to vaccinate infants according to the national schedule.

It is advised to give babies vaccines following the official timeline.

3

I'm getting vaccinated tomorrow, so I might be a bit tired.

I'm getting my jab tomorrow, so I might feel sleepy.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'vacca' (cow in Latin) — the first vaccine (for smallpox) came from cowpox.

Schnelles Quiz

Most children are ____ against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: vaccinated

Beispiele

1

Have you been vaccinated against the flu this year?

everyday

Did you get your flu shot this year?

2

It is recommended to vaccinate infants according to the national schedule.

formal

It is advised to give babies vaccines following the official timeline.

3

I'm getting vaccinated tomorrow, so I might be a bit tired.

informal

I'm getting my jab tomorrow, so I might feel sleepy.

4

The study evaluates the efficacy of efforts to vaccinate rural populations.

academic

The research looks at how well the program to give vaccines to country people worked.

5

The HR department will vaccinate all employees who wish to receive the shot.

business

The personnel office will provide vaccines for any staff member who wants one.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate

Häufige Kollokationen

get vaccinated to receive a vaccine
fully vaccinated having received all necessary doses
vaccinate against to provide immunity against a specific disease
mass vaccinate to give vaccines to a large group of people
refuse to vaccinate to decline a vaccine

Häufige Phrasen

vaccination program

an organized effort to give vaccines

vaccination card

a record of the vaccines you have had

mandatory vaccination

vaccines required by law

Wird oft verwechselt mit

Vaccinate vs inoculate

They are often used as synonyms, but inoculate is a broader term for introducing any substance into the body to create immunity.

📝

Nutzungshinweise

Often used in the passive voice: 'to be vaccinated'.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'vaccine' as a verb. Remember: 'vaccine' is the noun, 'vaccinate' is the verb.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'vacca' (cow in Latin) — the first vaccine (for smallpox) came from cowpox.

📖

Wortherkunft

From Latin 'vacca' (cow), relating to Edward Jenner's use of cowpox.

Grammatikmuster

vaccinate (someone) against (something) get vaccinated
🌍

Kultureller Kontext

Vaccination has become a significant topic of public debate and policy in recent years.

Schnelles Quiz

Most children are ____ against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: vaccinated

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A1

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healthy

A2

Healthy describes someone who is in good physical or mental condition and is not ill. It can also describe activities, food, or environments that help you stay well and strong.

Prescription

B2

A formal document or digital order issued by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to the medicine itself.

Symptom

B2

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Diagnosis

B2

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.

Physician

B2

A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.

Chronic

B2

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.

Recover

B2

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.

Infectious

B2

Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.

Treatment

B2

Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. It includes the use of medicine, surgery, or therapy to improve a condition.

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