Immunization means: One such exposure.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
immunization
(US, countable) One such exposure.
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Accidentally read the article and one father declined all immunization and says this is all just god's plan and im like Okay my blood pressure is too high im gonna listen to soothing ocean waves
OPINION | Adult immunization: A smart investment in health and economic resilience By Teodoro B. Padilla Read: zurl.co/oAPho
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(US, countable) One such exposure.
Immunization means: One such exposure.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
immunization means: One such exposure.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(US, uncountable) The process by which a person is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material.
Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.
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(US, uncountable) The process by which any organism's body develops immunity against a pathogen.
The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.
“Accidentally read the article and one father declined all immunization and says this is all just god's plan and im like Okay my blood pressure is too high im gonna listen to soothing ocean waves”
— Bluesky· May 2026“OPINION | Adult immunization: A smart investment in health and economic resilience By Teodoro B. Padilla Read: zurl.co/oAPho”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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