vaccine
/vækˈsaɪn/noun
The act of vaccinating; inoculation to protect against disease.
You 'get' or 'receive' a vaccine 'against' a disease. The act of giving it is vaccination, and the informal word is 'shot' or, in Britain, 'jab'.
Related words
antisepticAble to stop harmful germs from causing infection.pillA small rounded piece of medicine made to be swallowed easily.sanitizeTo clean or disinfect something so that it is free of germs.capsuleA tiny case that holds a single dose of medicine.hygieneHabits and conditions that keep people clean and protect their health.tabletA small solid piece of medicine or another substance that is easy to swallow; a pill.