nonvaccinated
Never received immunization
Nonvaccinated describes someone who has not received a vaccine or vaccines, particularly in contexts where vaccination is standard or expected.
The word emerged prominently during the COVID-19 pandemic: Nonvaccinated individuals faced additional restrictions.
Interchangeable with unvaccinated, though unvaccinated is more common.
Easily influenced or harmed
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- exposureState of being unprotected
- transmissionSending of information
infection · contagion · outbreak · spread · complications · hospitalization · mortality · carrier
Independent decision-making capacity
- decisionSettled course of action
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- personalRelating to one's self
belief · conviction · refusal · opt-out · voluntary · hesitancy · skepticism · distrust
Formal authoritative directive
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
- restrictionLimit on action
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
isolation · noncompliant · penalty · enforcement · verification · passport · registry
Reason to avoid treatment
- allergyAdverse immune response
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- deferralAct of delaying action
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
susceptible
Easily influenced or harmed
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- exposureState of being unprotected
transmission · infection · contagion · outbreak · spread · complications · hospitalization · mortality · carrier · superspreader
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- decisionSettled course of action
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- consentVoluntary agreement given
personal · belief · conviction · refusal · opt-out · voluntary · hesitancy · skepticism · distrust · freedom
mandate
Formal authoritative directive
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
- restrictionLimit on action
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
quarantine · isolation · noncompliant · penalty · enforcement · verification · passport · registry
contraindication
Reason to avoid treatment
- allergyAdverse immune response
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- deferralAct of delaying action
nonvaccinatedvaccinated
Given disease prevention
immunized · inoculated · jabbed · boosted · protected
vaccinated, unvaccinated, vaccinate, vaccinates, vaccinating, vaccination, vaccinations, vaccine, vaccines