revaccinate

revaccinate

The doctor will revaccinate the child against measles.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To vaccinate again: "revaccinate" means to administer a vaccine to someone a second or subsequent time, typically to boost immunity or protect against a disease.
Usage Examples
  • (To receive a booster shot for continued protection.)
  • (To give a second vaccination to those who were not fully immunized.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to revaccinate against": to administer a repeat vaccination for a specific disease.

    • Many adults are revaccinated against influenza each year. (Given a yearly flu shot to maintain immunity.)

  • "to revaccinate with": to use a specific type of vaccine for the repeat dose.

    • Patients were revaccinated with a newer, more effective formulation. (Given a different vaccine version for the booster.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Revaccination (n): the act or process of vaccinating again.

    • The revaccination campaign began in rural areas. (The effort to give booster shots started in the countryside.)

  • Revaccinated (adj): having received a repeat vaccination.

    • The revaccinated individuals showed stronger antibody responses. (People given a second dose had better immune reactions.)
Synonyms

  • Booster: a supplementary dose of a vaccine given to maintain immunity.

    • He received a booster shot for polio. (A revaccination to reinforce protection.)

  • Reimmunize: to make immune again by vaccination.

    • Researchers are exploring ways to reimmunize elderly patients. (To revaccinate them effectively.)
Phrasal Verbs

  • Revaccinate against: to administer a repeat vaccine for a particular disease.

    • Parents must revaccinate their children against measles if initial protection wanes. (Give a second measles shot.)

  • Revaccinate with: to use a specific vaccine product for the repeat dose.

    • The clinic revaccinated patients with a combination shot. (Used a multi-disease vaccine for the booster.)
Related Idioms

  • "A shot in the arm": a boost or stimulus, often used metaphorically for a revaccination.

    • The new funding was a shot in the arm for the revaccination program. (A revitalizing boost to the effort.)

  • "To get a second dose": to receive a repeat vaccination.

    • She went to the pharmacy to get a second dose of the COVID vaccine. (To be revaccinated.)