vaccination center

Shot administration site

A vaccination center is a facility set up specifically to administer vaccines, typically during mass immunization campaigns or public health emergencies.

These sites—often established in schools, stadiums, pharmacies, or community centers—became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic: The nearest vaccination center had appointments available all week.

Also spelled vaccination centre in British English.

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