immunization

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• immunisation (UK)

[edit] Noun

immunization (countable and uncountable; plural immunizations)

1. (US, uncountable) The process by which an individual is exposed to a material that is designed to prime his or her immune system against that material.

   Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.

2. (US, countable) One such exposure.

   The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.

[edit] Derived terms

• active immunization, active immunisation
• passive immunization, passive immunisation

[edit] Translations