immunization JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪmjʊˌnɪˈzeɪʃən/ · im·mu·ni·za·tion
noun
- The process by which an individual is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material. Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.
- One such exposure. The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.
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Did you know? Immunization has been a crucial public health measure, saving millions of lives worldwide and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.