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immunization

[im-yuh-nuh-zey-shuhn, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm jə nəˈzeɪ ʃən, ɪˌmju- /


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Cassidy declined to revisit his vote, instead arguing that Trump’s policy will “decrease immunization rates” while being “less convenient and costing families more.”

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

"States and territories are advised to review" the Trump administration's recommendations on "immunization requirements for contexts such as school enrollment and attendance," the order states.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The affected data include childhood immunization rates against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, hepatitis, chicken pox and flu; and rates for 13 year olds and expectant mothers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

His decision likely cost him billions of dollars but accelerated the immunization effort.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

In it she carried our birth certificates, immunization records, and school papers.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

There are five immunizations required as a condition of entry into kindergarten in California: polio; DTaP, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; hepatitis B; MMR; and varicella, or chickenpox.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Trials for the vaccines, as for most medicines and immunizations, excluded pregnant women.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Kennedy has paid lip service to the value of the MMR vaccine, which combines immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Additionally, 40% don’t cover mental health, and nearly all exclude coverage for adult immunizations and maternity care, according to a KFF study External link.

From Barron's Jan. 15, 2026

When she takes him in his pram for his immunizations at the pediatrician’s, she stands outside the room and plugs up her ears.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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