Herd immunity through infection vs vaccination
Vaccination can provide widespread immunity faster and more reliably
21 August 2020 - 15:05
Sydney — The coronavirus pandemic has brought “herd immunity” to the public consciousness, kindling hope the phenomenon can help slow or even end the outbreak.
Herd immunity refers to a large portion of a community developing a degree of immunity to a virus, thereby reducing person-to-person spread. As a result, the whole community gains protection, not just those who are immune...
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