Word
vaccinated
Phoneticsvac·ci·nat·ed
US/ˈvæksəneɪtɪd/
UK/vˈæksɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. having received a medical treatment, usually a needle, that protects you from a specific disease.
adj. having been treated with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular pathogen. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'get'.
Examples
“Most children are vaccinated against measles before they start school.”
“The clinic confirmed that all staff members were fully vaccinated before the winter flu season began.”
“Public health officials emphasized that even vaccinated individuals should remain vigilant during the initial phase of the outbreak to ensure community-wide protection.”
Examples
simple
“Most children are vaccinated against measles before they start school.”
contextual
“The clinic confirmed that all staff members were fully vaccinated before the winter flu season began.”
complex
“Public health officials emphasized that even vaccinated individuals should remain vigilant during the initial phase of the outbreak to ensure community-wide protection.”
Usage
Commonly follows the linking verbs 'be' or 'get'; frequently takes the preposition 'against' followed by the name of a disease.
Pitfall
I am vaccinated of the flu
I am vaccinated against the flu
The adjective 'vaccinated' typically takes the preposition 'against' rather than 'of' or 'from'.
Real-World Examples
“It means they can catch casual shoppers who "pop their head around the door" and decide on a whim to get their child vaccinated.” “Young babies are vaccinated because they are more likely to get invasive infections more often than other age groups, and their bodies are less likely to be able to fight them off.”