(SOLVED) Herd immunity can be described as:

Discipline: Nursing

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Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)

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Question

Herd immunity can be described as:

A. a decrease in infectious diseases in cattle herds

B. The individual is not immunized but is protected because of a decrease in active cases of a disease.

C. Increase in active cases of disease in areas of high prevalence.

D. Other individuals in the community are fully immunized, limiting spread of a disease such as seen with polio.

E. both B and D are correct


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Explanation:


A. is incorrect because herd immunity refers to immunity in human populations, not in cattle herds.

B. is..........