Combating COVID-19 pandemic in India: Demystifying the concept of herd immunity

Combating COVID-19 pandemic in India: Demystifying the concept of herd immunity

The concept of Herd immunity is a key factor for epidemic control. According to it only a proportion of entire population needs to be immune either via natural infection or vaccination. The idea of herd immunity via natural infection rather than vaccination is a bit controversial, as it is not clear...

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Main Authors: Neha Sharma, Shaili Vyas, Archisman Mohapatra, Rakhee Khanduri, Pritam Roy, Raman Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
coronavirus
covid-19 models
herd immunity
social distancing
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=4;spage=1515;epage=1519;aulast=Sharma

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