immunized

[ im-yuh-nahyzd ]

adjective

1. protected from a disease or the like:

   Measles is rare among immunized patients, especially those who have had two doses of the vaccine.

2. exempt, shielded, or protected:

   Almost all major U.S. and EU passenger airlines are now members of immunized alliances that exempt them from certain antitrust laws.

3. Law. having or relating to exemption from criminal prosecution, legal liability, or punishment on certain conditions:

   Executives of the company were also indicted, but escaped trial after giving immunized testimony against state officials.

Other Words From

• non·im·mu·nized adjective
• un·im·mu·nized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunized¹

First recorded in 1890–95; immunize ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

California requires elementary and secondary school students to be immunized against a range of diseases unless they have a medical exemption; the COVID-19 shot is recommended but not mandatory.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, uninsured adults were able to get free vaccines through the federal Bridge Access Program, where people could get immunized at federally qualified health centers, as well as CVS and Walgreens.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fewer people got immunized this year compared to last year at this time,” Chin-Hong said.

From Los Angeles Times

Individuals who are not immunized and haven’t had measles are at risk of developing symptoms one to three weeks after they were exposed.

From Los Angeles Times

A combination of behavioral changes and vaccination quelled that outbreak, but a majority of those at risk have not yet been immunized.

From New York Times