What is herd immunity and why is it important?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Herd immunity occurs when more than 90% of people in a community are fully vaccinated against a disease, leaving that disease with little ability to spread through the population. It is important because it offers protection to people who cannot be vaccinated or who have not been vaccinated yet.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of these drugs have an unofficial "unlabeled use" (but legal) to treat preterm labor?

A) terbutaline, a bronchodilator drug used to treat asthma B) magnesium sulfate, a drug used to prevent and treat seizures C) folic acid D) A and B

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Exercise intensity refers to

A. the number of times per week you exercise. B. how hard you work. C. the length of your exercise session. D. the quantity of exercise you get.

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If 25 milliliters of alcohol is mixed with 1250 milliliters of water, what is the dilution ratio, in simplest form, of this solution?

A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/10 D) 1/6 E) 2/3

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