annual shots

Regular booster injections

Annual shots are vaccinations given once a year, typically to maintain immunity or meet health requirements.

The term most often refers to flu shots for humans or routine vaccinations for pets: The vet reminded us it's time for the dog's annual shots.

Also called yearly shots.

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clinic · vet · rabies · checkup · well visit · injection · doctor · doctor's office · sleeve · appointment · syringe · dose · prevention · immune system · seasonal · wellness · puppy · kitten

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duration of protection/permanence

annual shotsMMR vaccine

Combined three-disease immunization

polio vaccine · natural immunity · tetanus shot

frequency/timing

annual shotschildhood immunization

Vaccines given to children

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G