Definition of INOCULATION (original) (raw)

: the act or process or an instance of inoculating

especially : the introduction of a pathogen or antigen into a living organism to stimulate the production of antibodies

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Flu shots can help prevent kids from getting sick, but the inoculations appear to be getting swept up in a broader wave of vaccine skepticism that took hold during the pandemic. —Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024 In 1998, a British doctor published research suggesting autism was caused by childhood vaccines, specifically the inoculation against mumps, measles and rubella. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024 For this reason, the agency encourages adults 27 and older to talk to their doctor before getting the inoculation. —Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024 Van der Linden’s inoculation techniques equip individuals with the tools to recognize and resist manipulation. —C.m. Rubin, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inoculation