Herd Immunity and Measles
Journal Title: Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The term “herd immunity” is an immunization concept that refers to a means of protecting a whole population from an infectious disease by immunizing a certain percent of a population. Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease. Measles vaccine failure may lead to outbreaks. In this article, basic herd immunity concepts and measles immunization practices are reviewed.
Authors and Affiliations
Ferit KUŞÇU, Emin Ediz TÜTÜNCÜ
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