Review:
Herd Immunity In Humans
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Herd immunity in humans is a concept where a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a specific disease, thus providing indirect protection to those who are not immune.
Key Features
- Protection of unvaccinated individuals
- Reduction of disease transmission
- Community-wide immunity
Pros
- Helps protect vulnerable populations such as infants and the elderly
- Can prevent outbreaks of highly contagious diseases
- Reduces the need for widespread vaccination
Cons
- Relies on a large portion of the population being immune
- Not effective for all diseases
- Can be difficult to achieve in practice