How do we spell vaccine?
Correct spelling for the English word “vaccine” is [vaksˈiːn], [vaksˈiːn], [v_a_k_s_ˈiː_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
What is the difference between a vaccination and a vaccine?
Vaccination is when a vaccine is administered to you (usually by injection). Immunisation is what happens in your body after you have the vaccination. The vaccine stimulates your immune system so that it can recognise the disease and protect you from future infection (ie, you become immune to the infection).
What does vaccine mean?
Definition of Terms
Vaccine: A product that stimulates a person’s immune system to produce immunity to a specific disease, protecting the person from that disease. Vaccines are usually administered through needle injections, but can also be administered by mouth or sprayed into the nose.
What part of speech is vaccinate?
VACCINATE (verb) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.