Herd immunity offers some protection to individuals who are not vaccinated.

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Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a community becomes immune to a disease through vaccination or previous infection, making it unlikely for the disease to spread. This indirectly protects individuals who are not vaccinated, such as those who are too young or too sick to receive vaccines, by limiting the spread of the disease in the community. However, herd immunity is not a completely foolproof method of protection and does not replace the need for individuals to receive vaccines themselves.

Herd Immunity Offers Some Protection to Individuals Who Are Not