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1/ Q: Tell me again, will achieving #HerdImmunity through "getting it over with" save us from #COVID19?
A: The quick answer: NO.
For the #nerdygirl reasons why, read on
A: The quick answer: NO.
For the #nerdygirl reasons why, read on
2/ For those who don't know, herd immunity is when a large portion of the population has immunity to an infectious disease. This forms a "cushion" to stop the infection from reaching people who do not have immunity.
@JohnsHopkinsSPH's quick definition: jhsph.edu/covid-19/artic…
@JohnsHopkinsSPH's quick definition: jhsph.edu/covid-19/artic…
3/ While herd immunity might be achieved through vaccination, herd immunity through "getting it over with," achieved through allowing lots of people to get infected, is NOT a good public health strategy.
coronavirus.jhu.edu/from-our-exper…
Here are 4 reasons why:
coronavirus.jhu.edu/from-our-exper…
Here are 4 reasons why:
