Synonyms for
Vaccines
Definition
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases
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Common collocations
- childhood vaccines
- flu vaccines
- vaccines save lives
- vaccines prevent disease
- COVID-19 vaccines
- vaccines are safe
- vaccines are effective
- get vaccinated
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Usage note
While 'vaccine' is the standard term, 'inoculation' and 'immunization' are often used interchangeably, though technically they refer to slightly different processes. 'Shot' and 'jab' are informal terms for the administration of a vaccine.
Example sentences
- My mom took me to get my vaccines at the doctor's office.
- Vaccines help keep us healthy by protecting us from getting sick.
- Before I start school, I need to get some vaccines to protect me and my classmates.
- Vaccines are important because they can prevent the spread of diseases.
- Scientists work hard to create new vaccines that can protect us from different kinds of illnesses.
Quotes
"Vaccines save lives; fear endangers them. It's a simple message parents need to keep hearing." - Jeffrey Kluger
"I think vaccines are one of the greatest things in the world. They save lives." - Robert De Niro
"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