Infectious Disease Prevention

noun a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination

• Immunization is a critical component of public health initiatives to prevent the spread of diseases.
• Make sure you get your immunization shots before traveling to foreign countries.
• I heard getting immunized is like getting a superpower against getting sick.
• Education is the best immunization against ignorance.

noun a preventative measure or treatment to protect against disease or infection

• Dental prophylaxis is essential for maintaining good oral health.
• Getting a teeth cleaning is important for preventing cavities.
• Gotta make sure to get my teeth scraped to keep them healthy.
• Regular maintenance is like prophylaxis for keeping your life in order.

noun a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils

verb to make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth

• She couldn't hold back a sneeze during the meeting.
• I always sneeze when I'm around cats.
• I'm going to sneeze my head off if I don't take my allergy medication.
• The comedian's jokes were so funny, they made me sneeze with laughter.

adjective describing something that is not clean or sanitary

• The restaurant was shut down due to its unhygienic kitchen conditions.
• I can't eat at that place, it's so unhygienic.
• That bathroom is seriously unhygienic, I wouldn't go in there if I were you.
• His unhygienic habits were like a breeding ground for chaos in his life.

noun a form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, whether through previous infections or vaccination, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who

• The country is aiming to achieve herd immunity through widespread vaccination.
• Once enough people are vaccinated, we can reach herd immunity and get back to normal.
• Hey, have you heard about that herd immunity thing? It's when enough people are immune to a disease.
• In the battle against the virus, herd immunity is like having a shield of protection around the community.

noun a type of pox virus that infects monkeys and can be transmitted to humans

• The recent outbreak of monkey pox has raised concerns among public health officials.
• I heard there's a case of monkey pox in the neighboring town.
• Did you see that monkey pox scare on the news?
• His lies spread through the office like monkey pox, infecting everyone with doubt.