vaccinate

[/ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/]
verb
vacinar
1. to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity against a specific disease
The doctor will vaccinate the children against measles next week.
O médico vacinará as crianças contra o sarampo na próxima semana.
2. to administer an immunization or protective injection
All travelers to this region should be vaccinated before departure.
Todos os viajantes para esta região devem ser vacinados antes da partida.
In Brazil, vaccination campaigns ('campanhas de vacinação') are highly publicized public health initiatives. During COVID-19, the term 'vacinação' became ubiquitous in daily conversation. The phrase 'tomar a vacina' (literally 'to take the vaccine') is commonly used colloquially alongside the formal verb 'vacinar'. In the USA, vaccination debates have become politically charged topics, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immunizeinoculateinject
Antonyms / Antônimos
infectcontaminate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vacinar
standard usage in medical and public health contexts
Rio de Janeiro
vacinar
same as general Brazilian; colloquially 'tomar a vacina' (to take the vaccine) is also used
São Paulo
vacinar
standard medical term; formal written communication uses 'vacinação' (vaccination)
Portugal
vacinar
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal context uses 'vacinação'

Related Words

vaccinevaccinationimmunizationinoculationboosterimmunity

Related Idioms & Phrases

vaccinate against something - to protect oneself or others against a disease or harmful influence
get vaccinated - to receive a vaccine injection
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