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vaccine

[vak-seen, vak-seen, -sin] / vækˈsin, ˈvæk sin, -sɪn /


NOUN
injection
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“Measles is preventable through a safe and effective MMR vaccine. Two doses of the vaccine are given to provide lifetime protection,” the department wrote.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2024

“All healthcare providers nationwide have experienced supply and shipment challenges during the initial launch of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. The majority of those issues have been resolved,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

“We can turn wild to mild while we’re waiting for the perfect science to give us the perfect flu vaccine. It’s not here yet. Let’s do the best we can with what we have today.”

From Scientific American • Oct. 9, 2023

“We need a more durable vaccine. And we should never rely on just one highly effective oral antiviral.”

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

Georgie was not averse to inoculation, until he had an adverse reaction to the vaccine. affect/effect.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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