Vaccinate
To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
Exemples
3 sur 5Have you been vaccinated against the flu this year?
Did you get your flu shot this year?
It is recommended to vaccinate infants according to the national schedule.
It is advised to give babies vaccines following the official timeline.
I'm getting vaccinated tomorrow, so I might be a bit tired.
I'm getting my jab tomorrow, so I might feel sleepy.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'vacca' (cow in Latin) — the first vaccine (for smallpox) came from cowpox.
Quiz rapide
Most children are ____ against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : vaccinated
Exemples
Have you been vaccinated against the flu this year?
everydayDid you get your flu shot this year?
It is recommended to vaccinate infants according to the national schedule.
formalIt is advised to give babies vaccines following the official timeline.
I'm getting vaccinated tomorrow, so I might be a bit tired.
informalI'm getting my jab tomorrow, so I might feel sleepy.
The study evaluates the efficacy of efforts to vaccinate rural populations.
academicThe research looks at how well the program to give vaccines to country people worked.
The HR department will vaccinate all employees who wish to receive the shot.
businessThe personnel office will provide vaccines for any staff member who wants one.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
vaccination program
an organized effort to give vaccines
vaccination card
a record of the vaccines you have had
mandatory vaccination
vaccines required by law
Souvent confondu avec
They are often used as synonyms, but inoculate is a broader term for introducing any substance into the body to create immunity.
Notes d'usage
Often used in the passive voice: 'to be vaccinated'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'vaccine' as a verb. Remember: 'vaccine' is the noun, 'vaccinate' is the verb.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'vacca' (cow in Latin) — the first vaccine (for smallpox) came from cowpox.
Origine du mot
From Latin 'vacca' (cow), relating to Edward Jenner's use of cowpox.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Vaccination has become a significant topic of public debate and policy in recent years.
Quiz rapide
Most children are ____ against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : vaccinated
Vocabulaire associé
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doctor
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medicine
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exercise
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hospital
A1A hospital is a large building where doctors and nurses provide medical care for people who are sick or injured. It contains specialized equipment and rooms for treatments, surgeries, and staying overnight while recovering.
healthy
A2Healthy 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
B2A 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
B2A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
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