DON’T MISS OUT! Join My Email ListGet my latest stories, news and calls-to-action!Invalid email address You can unsubscribe at any time.Thanks for subscribing! You can unsubscribe at any time. Share with your friends…Public Health Myth #4: Herd Immunity The Myth: Vaccines provide “herd immunity” and are for the greater good of the society. The Truth: Herd immunity through vaccination does not exist. The theory behind herd immunity is that if a given percentage of individuals (usually between 85-96%) are vaccinated, the community is fully immune from outbreaks and the immunized protect those who cannot be immunized. However, many outbreaks have occurred within populations that have been fully immunized, and some research points to the vaccination program as the instigator of outbreaks. Supporting … Continue reading Myth #4: Herd Immunity
