herd immunity
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A ‘Perfect Storm’ Could Make Measles a Nightmare in 2022, WHO and UNICEF Warn
The once nearly vanquished disease measles is making a worrying comeback. This week, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF reported that global cases of the viral illness have so far jumped almost 80% in 2022 compared to last year. Without immediate action, the conditions are “ripe” this year for a large-scale resurgence of the vaccine-preventable…
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‘False Hope That Will Predictably Backfire’: Scientists Condemn ‘Herd Immunity’ Letter
Scientists and public health organisations are taking a firm stance against a recently circulated document — the Great Barrington Declaration — that calls for countries to largely abandon efforts to contain the spread of the covid-19 pandemic in lieu of a “herd immunity” strategy focused on younger, less vulnerable individuals. In various criticisms released this…
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Only Half of Americans Say They will Get Vaccinated For Covid-19 According to New Poll
Only about half of Americans say that they’d like to get vaccinated for the new coronavirus if or when a vaccine becomes available, according to a new poll from the Associated Press and the NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research. The poll, which was conducted between May 14-18, is a troubling sign that Americans may…