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Grippeschutzimpfung

flu vaccination

noun GRIP-pe-shoots-imp-foong Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Also means

influenza immunisation

Usage Note

Grippeschutzimpfung is the standard term for the annual flu shot. It is commonly recommended in autumn (im Herbst) for at-risk groups. Patients book it at their GP (Hausarzt) or pharmacy (Apotheke).

Examples

"Der Arzt empfahl mir eine Grippeschutzimpfung vor dem Winter."

Natural Translation

The doctor recommended a flu vaccination for me before winter.

Literal Translation

The doctor recommended to me a flu-protection-vaccination before the winter.

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