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It's Okay To Let Go Of Herd Immunity

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Understanding Herd Immunity Through Models

This chapter examines the significance of computer models in predicting herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting their prominence with past pandemics. It discusses the complexities, limitations, and regional disparities in vaccination rates that influence the dynamics of disease spread and the herd immunity threshold.

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