unvaccinated
adjective
un·vac·ci·nat·ed
ˌən-ˈvak-sə-ˌnā-təd 
: not having received a vaccine : not vaccinated
children unvaccinated for measles
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Measles activity globally is also increasing, leading to higher potential for unvaccinated people to become infected while abroad.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Most cases were among unvaccinated children under age 17, officials said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026
In unvaccinated pregnant women, measles may cause premature birth or a low-birthweight baby.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Also, limit your puppy or unvaccinated dog’s exposure to other dogs, The Animal Foundation advised.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Most cases were among unvaccinated children under age 17, officials said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026
In unvaccinated pregnant women, measles may cause premature birth or a low-birthweight baby.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Also, limit your puppy or unvaccinated dog’s exposure to other dogs, The Animal Foundation advised.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Unvaccinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unvaccinated. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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unvaccinated
adjective
un·vac·ci·nat·ed
-ˈvak-sə-ˌnāt-əd
: not vaccinated
unvaccinated children
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