What is herd immunity?
The Royal College of Pathologists・2 minutes read
Vaccines are essential for developing herd immunity and preventing the spread of diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella, benefiting those unable to be vaccinated for health reasons.
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- Vaccines are essential not only for individual protection but also for the collective immunity of the community, particularly benefiting vulnerable populations unable to receive vaccines.
- The concept of herd immunity underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to halt the transmission of diseases and safeguard public health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual and community well-being.
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Recent questions
How do vaccines create herd immunity?
Vaccines train the immune system to protect against diseases, preventing their spread in communities.
What diseases can vaccines protect against?
Vaccines can protect against diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella by training the immune system.
Why is herd immunity important for some individuals?
Herd immunity is crucial for individuals who can't be vaccinated due to age or health conditions, as it prevents the spread of diseases in the community.
How does community vaccination prevent disease transmission?
Community vaccination helps prevent disease transmission by ensuring most of the population is protected, creating herd immunity.
What is the purpose of vaccines in public health?
Vaccines play a vital role in public health by training the immune system to protect against diseases and preventing their spread in communities.
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"Vaccines create herd immunity against diseases"
- Vaccines help create herd immunity by training our immune system to protect against diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella; when most of the community is vaccinated, it prevents the spread of diseases, crucial for those who can't be vaccinated due to age or health conditions.
