### Question
How is the term immunization defined?


### Answer
The term **immunization** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396s* as the following:

> an immunization against a vaccine-preventable disease

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

