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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vaccinated

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

vaccination program

an organized effort to give vaccines

vaccination card

a record of the vaccines you have had

mandatory vaccination

vaccines required by law

Se confunde a menudo con

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.

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Notas de uso

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

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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

vaccinate (someone) against (something) get vaccinated
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vaccinated

Más palabras de health

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.

Consultation

B2

A meeting with an expert or professional, such as a doctor or specialist, in order to seek advice or information.

under the weather

B1

To feel slightly ill, unwell, or not as healthy as usual. It is typically used for minor ailments like a cold, headache, or general exhaustion rather than serious medical conditions.

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