1. the act of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect against disease
2. a vaccine that is given to protect against disease

Examples

• Children receive their first vaccination at two months old.
• The flu vaccination is recommended every year.
• She got her COVID-19 vaccination at the local clinic.
• Vaccination programs have eliminated many deadly diseases.
• The doctor scheduled my vaccination for next Tuesday.
• Travel to certain countries requires proof of vaccination.
• Mass vaccination campaigns helped control the outbreak.