What does vaccination mean?
noun
The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a disease, typically by injection. A vaccine is a preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, or a piece of a pathogen, that is used to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies and immune cells that can recognize and attack the pathogen.
Example
"The doctor recommended a vaccination for the entire family to protect against the flu."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.