immunized

American  

[im-yuh-nahyzd] / ˈɪm yəˌnaɪzd /

adjective

1. protected from a disease or the like.

   Measles is rare among immunized patients, especially those who have had two doses of the vaccine.

2. exempt, shielded, or protected.

   Almost all major U.S. and EU passenger airlines are now members of immunized alliances that exempt them from certain antitrust laws.

3. Law. having or relating to exemption from criminal prosecution, legal liability, or punishment on certain conditions.

   Executives of the company were also indicted, but escaped trial after giving immunized testimony against state officials.

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Other Word Forms

• nonimmunized adjective
• unimmunized adjective

Etymology

Origin of immunized

First recorded in 1890–95; immunize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The U.S. recommends youngsters to get immunized against 18 diseases, while Denmark recommends 10.

From The Wall Street Journal

Infants were also able to get immunized starting that year through monoclonal antibodies, which aren’t technically vaccines but function similarly in this case.

From Los Angeles Times

Older adults who have been previously immunized against RSV generally don’t need to get another vaccine, according to current guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who have not been immunized are at higher risk of infection.

From Los Angeles Times

Customers who ate at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park on Nov. 13 to 22 should get a hepatitis A vaccine if they aren’t already immunized, health officials said.

From Los Angeles Times