immunize
verb (used with object)
to make immune, or protected from a disease or the like.
immunizing
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present participleof immunize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Public-health experts have warned against delaying the vaccine or only immunizing the babies of infected women at birth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
But immunizing cows would curb the risk to farm workers, and to other cows, and limit the opportunities for the virus to keep spreading and evolving, experts said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
The CDC also recommends the Abrysvo vaccine for pregnant people and immunizing babies against RSV with an antibody known as nirsevimab, also known by the trademarked name Beyfortus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
The contracts specify that the vaccines can only be used for immunizing humans and violations in theory could create liability issues for the companies.
From Science Magazine ● May 30, 2023
She is given a list of pediatricians, and coundess brochures on breast-feeding, and bonding, and immunizing, and samples of baby shampoos and Q-Tips and creams.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
