What is the difference between vaccination and immunization?

If you hear the terms immunization, vaccination, and inoculation do you know what they mean? Is there a difference between these terms? read more

The use of the word “immunization” instead of “vaccination” is everywhere. Most importantly, news outlets tell the public that immunization is the same as vaccination. However, there is a large difference between the two. read more

The word “immunization” instead of “vaccination” is now pervasive in both medical and mainstream literature, creating a belief that they are one in the same. But, there is a big difference between the two. read more

Vaccination is the act of getting a vaccine, usually as a shot. Example: Schedule your tetanus vaccination today. Immunization. Immunization is the process of becoming immune to (protected against) a disease. Example: Because of continued and widespread immunization in the United States, it’s rare for Americans to get polio. read more