US Medical Term · procedures
Immunization
Inmunización
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Immunization |
| Spanish (Español) | Inmunización |
| Chinese (中文) | 免疫接種 |
| Korean (한국어) | 면역화 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tiêm chủng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Immunization |
| Portuguese (Português) | Imunização |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การสร้างเสริมภูมิคุ้มกัน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 免疫化 |
What it means
Immunization is the process of protecting a person against an infectious disease, most commonly by administering a vaccine. It works by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight a specific virus or bacteria without causing the actual disease. Childhood immunization schedules recommended by the CDC cover diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and hepatitis. Adults may also need boosters or new vaccines throughout life, including flu shots and shingles vaccines. Immunization is generally quick, involving a brief injection, and is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions for preventing serious illness and its complications.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I need to update my immunization records before starting my new job at the clinic.
Necesito actualizar mis registros de inmunización antes de comenzar mi nuevo trabajo en la clínica.
Are routine adult immunizations covered under my preventive care benefit?
¿Las inmunizaciones de rutina para adultos están cubiertas bajo mi beneficio de atención preventiva?
The pediatrician checked my child's immunization schedule at today's well-child visit.
El pediatra revisó el calendario de inmunización de mi hijo en la visita de salud del día.
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Last reviewed: September 2026