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Vaccination
German → American English
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Vaccination
medizinische Verabreichung eines Impfstoffs zur Vorbeugung einer Krankheit
Die Vaccination schützt vor bestimmten Infektionskrankheiten.Use 'die Vaccination' in formal or medical contexts; in everyday German, 'die Impfung' is much more common.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Vaccination” mean in German?
It means “vaccination” or “immunization,” but in modern German the usual word is “Impfung.”
Is “Vaccination” a common word in German?
No, it is uncommon and mostly appears in older or very formal medical contexts.
What is the difference between “Vaccination” and “Impfung”?
They mean almost the same thing, but “Impfung” is the standard everyday German word.