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vaccinology

American  
[vak-suh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌvæk səˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the science of vaccine development.


vaccinology Scientific  
/ văk′sə-nŏl′ə-jē /
  1. The scientific study of vaccine development.


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"It appears that measures are being implemented to quarantine any potential contacts and prevent any onward transmission," Malick Gibani, clinical associate professor in bacterial vaccinology, Imperial College London, said in a commentary.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

"This is a really exciting piece of research," says Prof Daniela Ferreira, a professor of vaccinology at University of Oxford, who was not involved in the study.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

McLellan refers to their strategy as "reverse vaccinology."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2025

And I think the whole field of vaccinology has really moved forward.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 10, 2023

But the claims are false, according to epidemiology and vaccinology experts, who say vaccine-induced immunity actually decreases the chances that new forms of the virus will spread.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022

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