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Understanding Herd Immunity Benefits by Shiurabelle Apura is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Herd immunity occurs when a significant portion of the population is vaccinated, indirectly protecting those who cannot receive vaccines such as the immune-compromised. It has helped eradicate smallpox and reduce pertussis and influenza. For children, direct vaccination is most effective but herd immunity also benefits those too young or unable to be vaccinated, the immunocompromised, elderly, and those without vaccine access. The community benefits when vaccination rates are high.
- Author
- Shiurabelle Apura
- Language
- EN