The number needed to treat (NNT) for an experimental vaccine is 775 . This means
A) 775 individuals will be prevented from developing the disease in question.
B) the relative risk reduction of the disease is -775 among those who were vaccinated.
C) 775 individuals must be vaccinated to prevent one case of the disease.
D) vaccinated individuals have a 1-in-775 chance of developing the disease.
C
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