Definition

Noun: A person who has received a vaccine; a vaccinated patient or individual.

Usage

The term "vaccinee" specifically refers to the recipient of a vaccine. It is a formal or technical term often used in medical, public health, and research contexts to discuss individuals within a vaccinated population. * The study compared antibody levels in the vaccinee group to those in the placebo group. * Public health officials monitor any reported side effects in each vaccinee.

Examples

• The nurse recorded the details of every vaccinee in the clinic's registry.
• As a vaccinee, you are contributing to community immunity against the virus.
• The consent form explained the potential benefits and risks for the vaccinee.

Advanced Usage

• Post-vaccinee surveillance: Refers to the monitoring of individuals after they have been vaccinated to track effectiveness and safety.
  • Robust post-vaccinee surveillance is crucial for identifying rare adverse events.

Variants and Related Words

• Vaccinate (verb): To administer a vaccine to someone.
  • The campaign aims to vaccinate 70% of the population.
• Vaccination (noun): The act of administering a vaccine.
  • Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease.
• Vaccinator (noun): A person who administers vaccines.
  • The vaccinator explained the process before giving the shot.

Synonyms

• Vaccinated individual
• Vaccinated person
• Vaccine recipient

Antonyms

• Unvaccinated individual
• Control subject (in a clinical trial context)

Noun

1. a patient who has been vaccinated