Inoculation (noun)

The act or process of introducing a vaccine or other substance into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease.

Origin:

Inoculation is derived from the latin word "inoculare" meaning to graft a bud or shoot.

Examples:

1. The child received an inoculation against measles before starting school.
2. The doctor recommended that the patient get an inoculation before travelling to a country where yellow fever is prevalent.
3. The nurse administered the inoculation by injecting the vaccine into the patient's arm.
4. The research team is working on a new inoculation to protect against the flu.
5. The company is promoting the inoculation drive to prevent the spread of Covid-19.