inoculated

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To halt its spread, Gen. Washington—who survived smallpox when he was 19—had all his soldiers inoculated, which helped sustain the force for the rest of the Revolutionary War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Even in difficult conditions, the plants treated with fungi survived longer than those that were not inoculated.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

A new recommendation passed by the committee will tell parents of most infants to consult with doctors about whether their babies should be inoculated at birth.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Children who have never been inoculated against COVID-19 should also get the vaccine, as should pregnant women and anyone else who wants to get the shot, the state says.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

He inoculated two sealed, aerated cartons with a mixture of two fly strains—ABC and CBA—in a one-to-one ratio.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee