B2 adjective Neutre

vaccination

/ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃn/

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

Exemples

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1

I need to take my puppy for his first vaccination this afternoon.

I have to take my young dog to get his initial medical shot today.

2

The ministry of health advocates for universal vaccination to eliminate the virus.

The government health department supports giving shots to everyone to stop the disease.

3

My arm is still a bit sore after that flu vaccination I got yesterday.

The spot where I got my flu shot is still painful today.

Famille de mots

Nom
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
Adjectif
vaccinated
Apparenté
vaccine
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Astuce mémo

The word comes from the Latin 'vacca' (cow). Remember that the very first vaccination used cowpox to protect humans from smallpox.

Quiz rapide

The global _____ campaign was successful in eradicating smallpox in the 20th century.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : vaccination

Exemples

1

I need to take my puppy for his first vaccination this afternoon.

everyday

I have to take my young dog to get his initial medical shot today.

2

The ministry of health advocates for universal vaccination to eliminate the virus.

formal

The government health department supports giving shots to everyone to stop the disease.

3

My arm is still a bit sore after that flu vaccination I got yesterday.

informal

The spot where I got my flu shot is still painful today.

4

Correlation studies show that higher vaccination rates lead to herd immunity.

academic

Research indicates that when more people get vaccinated, the whole group is protected.

5

The corporation is reviewing its policy on mandatory vaccination for international travelers.

business

The company is checking its rules about required shots for employees traveling abroad.

Famille de mots

Nom
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
Adjectif
vaccinated
Apparenté
vaccine

Collocations courantes

mandatory vaccination a required medical shot
vaccination program an organized plan to immunize people
mass vaccination immunizing a large number of people at once
vaccination rate the percentage of people who have been vaccinated
routine vaccination standard shots given at specific ages

Phrases Courantes

vaccination certificate

official document proving one has been vaccinated

vaccination drive

a focused effort to increase vaccination numbers

vaccination schedule

a timeline for when specific shots should be taken

Souvent confondu avec

vaccination vs vaccine

Vaccine is the actual substance used; vaccination is the act of administering it.

vaccination vs inoculation

Inoculation is an older, broader term for introducing a pathogen to create immunity, while vaccination specifically uses a vaccine.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'vaccination' when discussing the public health process or the individual act of receiving a shot. In technical writing, 'immunization' is often preferred to describe the resulting state of being protected.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun 'vaccine' when they should use 'vaccination' (e.g., 'The vaccine of the population' should be 'The vaccination of the population').

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Astuce mémo

The word comes from the Latin 'vacca' (cow). Remember that the very first vaccination used cowpox to protect humans from smallpox.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'vacca' (cow), because the first vaccine was derived from the cowpox virus by Edward Jenner in 1796.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun uncountable noun often followed by the preposition 'against' or 'for'
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Contexte culturel

Vaccination is a significant topic in modern public health, often involving debates regarding personal liberty versus community safety.

Quiz rapide

The global _____ campaign was successful in eradicating smallpox in the 20th century.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : vaccination

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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