Definitions:

1. Administering a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them from specific infectious diseases. VERB
   • The veterinarian is vaccinating the puppies to ensure they are protected against common canine diseases.
2. Involves injecting, ingesting, or otherwise delivering a vaccine into the body to stimulate the immune system to develop immunity against a specific pathogen. VERB
   • Vaccinating infants on schedule is crucial for preventing childhood diseases.
3. The act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity. VERB
   • The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of vaccinating to reduce disease burden.
   • Vaccinating your children is important to help prevent them from contracting preventable diseases.

Synonyms:

• immunizing
• inoculating