Vaccinations

Question 1

What is herd immunity?

Answer 1

Herd immunity is when the majority of the population is vaccinated to protect the people who are vulnerable.

Question 2

Explain how the spread of pathogens can be
reduced by herd immunity

Answer 2

The majority are protected due to the high level of vaccination. A few individuals will still become ill, but the large number of vaccinated individuals gives protection.