After recovering from chickenpox, most people are ______ to it for life.
immune
Doctors recommend that you ______ your children to protect them from dangerous diseases.
immunize
To avoid infection, always wash your hands to remove harmful ______.
bacteria
The nurse will ______ the medicine into your arm.
inject
He felt a slight pinch when the ______ was given.
injection
Doctors use ______ tools during surgery to prevent infections.
sterile
Proper ______ of medical equipment is important in hospitals.
sterilization
The medicine helps ______ the symptoms of the flu.
suppress
Some animals only ______ during specific times of the year.
mate
The flu is highly ______, so avoid close contact with sick people.
contagious
A virus is a type of ______ that can cause diseases in humans.
pathogen
Vaccines help your body create ______ to protect you from getting sick.
antibodies
The government worked hard to control the ______ by providing vaccines and treatments.
epidemic
Building ______ against diseases is important for staying healthy.
immunity
