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vaccination Synonyms
Another word for vaccination
Choosing another word for vaccination depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The medical administration of a vaccine to stimulate an individual's immune system and develop adaptive immunity against a specific infectious pathogen.
Usage Example
"Widespread childhood inoculation has dramatically reduced the global incidence of measles and polio."
Strongest
inoculation
immunization
Weak
variolation
• noun (Context 2)
A single dose or injection of a vaccine, or the small scar left on the skin following certain inoculations (such as against smallpox).
Usage Example
"The veterinarian updated the puppy's medical chart after administering its final booster shot."
Strong
shot
jab
injection
booster
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vaccination. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vaccination