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vaccinate Definition

vac·ci·nate (vaksə nāt′)

transitive verb -·nat′ed, -·nat′·ing

to inoculate with a specific vaccine in order to prevent disease

Etymology: vaccin(e) + -ate

intransitive verb

to practice vaccination

vaccinate Related Forms
vac·ci·na′·tor noun
vaccinate Synonyms

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vaccinate Usage Examples

Object

  • microchipped: All the cats are neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and have tested negative for feline aids and leukemia.
  • cough: Paddy is neutered, micro-chipped, kennel cough vaccinated, wormed and inoculated.
  • ewe: Vaccinate ewes against the clostridial diseases in good time to ensure protection of lambs.
  • cattle: The ELISA was able to distinguish vaccinated cattle from infected ones.
  • animal: In others, the ability of a vaccinated animal to transmit the virus may well be greatly reduced.
  • rabbit: How severely any one vaccinated rabbit will be affected is impossible to predict.

Preposition: with

  • vaccine: Mice vaccinated with the vaccine generated a strong antibody response against M2.

Preposition: against

  • rabies: They can also be vaccinated against rabies for export.
  • myxomatosis: Prevention - Vaccination Rabbits can be vaccinated against Myxomatosis from 6 weeks of age.
  • tetanus: Make sure that your horses are always fully vaccinated against tetanus, an invariably fatal infection which can gain access through a damaged frog.
  • measles: Most people in the UK are vaccinated against measles.
  • smallpox: Father Fined For Blocking Pox Jab A father has been fined for refusing to have his children vaccinated against smallpox.
  • flu: In general, healthy people do not need to be vaccinated against flu.

Modifying Another Word

  • routinely: Babies born in North Cumbria are not routinely vaccinated against TB.
  • fully: He will be fully vaccinated, 6 weeks free insurance & a lifetime of support.
  • twice: Primary course vaccination: All dogs not previously vaccinated should be vaccinated twice 2-4 weeks apart.
  • successfully: We already successfully vaccinate at-risk groups such as those with heart conditions, chronic lung disease and chronic liver disease.
  • previously: Previously vaccinated animals should receive a single booster dose of vaccine each year.
  • regularly: All dogs and cats must be vaccinated regularly against rabies.

Preposition: at

  • age: Older cats can be vaccinated at any age with 2 injections 3 weeks apart.

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