Synonyms for

Vaccinated

Verb / ˈvæksʌneɪtɪd / Another word for vaccinated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To receive a vaccine to protect against a disease.

Synonyms & similar words

immunize inoculate immunized immunised vaccinate immunise immunized inoculated protected shielded guarded fortified championed supported strengthened fostered encouraged endorsed approved backed promoted boosted upheld sustained maintained nurtured

Synonyms by register

Formal

immunized inoculated

Informal

jabbed shot

Antonyms

unvaccinated unimmunized susceptible vulnerable naive exposed

Common collocations

  • fully vaccinated
  • partially vaccinated
  • vaccinated against
  • vaccinated person
  • vaccinated population
  • vaccinated status
  • vaccinated child

Word family

noun vaccination
verb vaccinate
adjective vaccinated
adverb vaccinally

Usage note

The term 'vaccinated' primarily refers to receiving a vaccine to protect against disease. It is often used in contrast to 'unvaccinated' or 'unimmunized'.

Example sentences

  1. I got vaccinated before going on my trip to Africa.
  2. The doctor vaccinated the children against the flu.
  3. It's important to get vaccinated to stay healthy.
  4. My parents made sure I was vaccinated before starting school.
  5. The nurse vaccinated the patient's arm.

Quotes

  • Vaccines are the most cost-effective health care interventions there are. A dollar spent on a childhood vaccination not only helps save a life, but greatly reduces spending on future healthcare. - Ezekiel Emanuel
  • Vaccines save lives; fear endangers them. It's a simple message parents need to keep hearing. - Jeffrey Kluger
  • We have the ability to prevent many diseases through vaccines. It is our responsibility to get vaccinated and protect not only ourselves, but those around us. - Marla Maples

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