Ephraim has decided not to have his daughter immunized during childhood. "All of the other kids are going to receive vaccinations, so there is no reason for us to take that risk for her," he says. Ephraim is banking on the protection of ________.

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Ephraim is relying on herd immunity, which occurs when a large portion of a community becomes immune to a disease, making the spread of this disease from person to person unlikely. This provides protection for individuals who are not immune.

Ephraim Has Decided Not to Have His Daughter Immunized During