B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
Adjetivo
vaccinated
Relacionado
vaccine
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: vaccination

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
vaccination
Verb
vaccinate
Adjetivo
vaccinated
Relacionado
vaccine

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun uncountable noun often followed by the preposition 'against' or 'for'
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: vaccination

Palavras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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