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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Texas has reported 753 cases so far this year, many affecting unvaccinated school children, according to the CDC.
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Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Of all the cases, 92 percent were in people who were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Approximately 92% of cases involve unvaccinated patients or those with unknown vaccination status.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
If an unvaccinated child or person is feeling unwell, here’s what to watch for:
Cough
Runny nose
Itchy, watery eyes
A high fever
Small white spots (Koplik's spots) inside the inner lining of the cheek
What do measles look like?
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Of all the cases, 92 percent were in people who were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Approximately 92% of cases involve unvaccinated patients or those with unknown vaccination status.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
If an unvaccinated child or person is feeling unwell, here’s what to watch for:
Cough
Runny nose
Itchy, watery eyes
A high fever
Small white spots (Koplik's spots) inside the inner lining of the cheek
What do measles look like?
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Unvaccinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unvaccinated. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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unvaccinated
adjective
un·vac·ci·nat·ed
-ˈvak-sə-ˌnāt-əd
: not vaccinated
unvaccinated children
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