What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unimmunized
Example
The child is unimmunized and therefore susceptible to many diseases. [unimmunized: adjective]
Example
The unimmunized population is at risk for outbreaks of preventable diseases. [unimmunized: noun]
unvaccinated
Example
The unvaccinated individual is at risk for contracting the disease. [unvaccinated: adjective]
Example
The unvaccinated group is more likely to spread the disease to others. [unvaccinated: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unvaccinated is more commonly used than unimmunized in everyday language, especially in domestic health contexts. Unimmunized is more commonly used in global health contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unimmunized and unvaccinated?
Both unimmunized and unvaccinated are formal terms used in medical and public health contexts.
