vaccinator

American  

[vak-suh-ney-ter] / ˈvæk səˌneɪ tər /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. a person who vaccinates.

2. an instrument used in vaccination.

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Etymology

Origin of vaccinator

First recorded in 1800–10; vaccinate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Under the new strategy, a “badger vaccinator field force” will be set up to increase the number of badgers vaccinated.

From BBC

Since August 2021, vaccinators in Afghanistan have been able to reach up to 4.5 million children in previously inaccessible areas, with the backing of the Taliban.

From Scientific American

He said they had recruited and trained male family members of the female vaccinators to join the teams’ vaccination efforts.

From Reuters

If not, campaigns will proceed with male vaccinators, as they already do in parts of the country.

From Science Magazine

The facility told her they couldn’t find a vaccinator.

From Seattle Times