premunition

/ˌprimjuˈnɪʃən/
noun
  1. A state of immunity or resistance to a disease that exists before exposure, often due to prior infection or vaccination.
    • The doctor explained that premunition is why some people don't get sick even after contact.
    • Premunition can protect a community from the rapid spread of a virus.
    • Scientists are studying premunition to develop better vaccines.
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