VAXMed Executive Director, Dr Jurgen Michaelis says that vaccination is the "best option" and "highly effective" for fighting the potentially fatal disease. "Vaccination has benefits at two levels, the protection of the individual and the creation of herd immunity.
This occurs when a large portion of a community (the herd) becomes immune to a disease. The spread of disease from person to person becomes unlikely when herd immunity is achieved." "As a result, the whole community becomes better protected - not just those who are immune.
Getting vaccinated is good for the individual and something we can contribute to our society, a common good to keep the entire community healthy."
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