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What is herd immunity?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. Immunity developed by individuals after infection.
- B. Protection of unvaccinated individuals when a large portion of the population is vaccinated.
- C. The ability of pathogens to mutate.
- D. The process of developing vaccines.
Answer
The correct option is Protection of unvaccinated individuals when a large portion of the population is vaccinated. because it matches the approved biology in Vaccination within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is Protection of unvaccinated individuals when a large portion of the population is vaccinated. because it stays accurate for Vaccination in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain how vaccinating a large proportion of the population reduces the spread of pathogens and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Herd Immunity
Students often think that vaccinating a large proportion of the population completely eliminates the disease rather than reducing its spread.
Clarify that while vaccination reduces the spread of pathogens, it does not guarantee complete eradication of the disease. Emphasize the concept of herd immunity and how it protects those who cannot be vaccinated.
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