vaccinator

[ vak-suh-ney-ter ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. a person who vaccinates.
2. an instrument used in vaccination.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaccinator¹

First recorded in 1800–10; vaccinate + -or ²

Example Sentences

In recent years, several polio vaccinators and security officials who accompany them have come under attack by militants.

From BBC

Under the new strategy, a “badger vaccinator field force” will be set up to increase the number of badgers vaccinated.

From BBC

Since August 2021, vaccinators in Afghanistan have been able to reach up to 4.5 million children in previously inaccessible areas, with the backing of the Taliban.

From Scientific American

He said women were crucial to accessing children who were often at home with their female caregivers who were usually not comfortable interacting with male vaccinators.

From Reuters

If not, campaigns will proceed with male vaccinators, as they already do in parts of the country.

From Science Magazine