English-Finnish translations for immunization

Definition of immunization

• The process by which an individual is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system against that material
• One such exposure

Examples

• Immunization against influenza is important for all child-care workers.
• The first immunization a baby gets is against HBV.

Related words

• autoimmunization
• alloimmunization
• immunization program
• allogenic immunization