Rokotettujen

Rokotettujen is a Finnish term used to refer to the group of people who have received vaccines. It is the genitive plural form of rokotettu, meaning vaccinated, and is commonly used in formal writing to talk about vaccination status or outcomes among those who have been vaccinated. The corresponding nominative plural is rokotetut, used when referring to “the vaccinated” as a subject.

In public health and policy discourse, rokotettujen is contrasted with rokottamattomat, meaning the unvaccinated. The term appears in official statistics, research reports, and media coverage when describing vaccination coverage, population immunity, or the effects of immunization campaigns. It applies to vaccinations in childhood programs as well as adult immunization efforts, such as those for influenza, COVID-19, or other preventable diseases.

Data on rokotettujen status are collected and stored in health information systems to monitor vaccine coverage, guide public health planning, and analyze disease risk. Because vaccination data are sensitive health information, access is restricted and used primarily for population-level analyses rather than individual profiling. Researchers and policymakers use the concept of rokotettujen to assess herd immunity thresholds, allocate resources for vaccination campaigns, and evaluate the impact of immunization programs over time.

Notes on usage: rokotettujen typically refers to those who have completed the recommended vaccination schedule or have received recommended booster doses, depending on the context. The term is neutral and widely used in Finnish health communication.