Science Magazine (42) What is herd immunity

High rates of vaccination boost herd immunity in a community.

High rates of vaccination boost herd immunity in a community. Source: Getty Images

The World Health Organisation warns immunisation gaps at a local level leave the door open for the measles virus to spread.



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