A mother wanted her child vaccinated against measles.When she read the "benefits and risks" sheet,she changed her mind.Her child was the only one in the class who did not get immunized.What is the probable risk of her child getting measles in elementary school?

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Vaccination of 90% of susceptible groups provides substantial protection.Consequently,if the susceptible child was the only one not immunized,there is no one-at least at the school-who could pass on an infection to that child.

A Mother Wanted Her Child Vaccinated Against Measles