English

Alternative forms

• immunisation (UK)

Noun

immunization ‎(countable and uncountable, plural immunizations)

1. (US, uncountable) The process by which an individual is exposed to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.

   Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.

2. (US, countable) One such exposure.

   The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.

Usage notes

This term usually involves the vaccine instead of the nosode.

Derived terms

• active immunization, active immunisation
• passive immunization, passive immunisation

Related terms

• serotherapy

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