B2 verb Neutre

Vaccinate

/ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

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

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
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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

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate

Collocations courantes

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

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

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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Notes d'usage

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

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Erreurs courantes

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

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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

vaccinate (someone) against (something) get vaccinated
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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

Plus de mots sur health

under the weather

B1

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doctor

A1

A doctor is a person who has been trained in medicine and is qualified to treat people who are ill or injured. They examine patients, give advice on health problems, and prescribe medication when necessary.

medicine

A2

Medicine is a substance used to treat, prevent, or cure an illness or injury. It can also refer to the science and practice of diagnosing and treating patients to improve their health.

exercise

A2

Physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy. It can include activities like running, swimming, or going to the gym to improve your fitness.

hospital

A1

A 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

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.

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