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RE: A response to @chron: Why you should believe in Herd Immunity!

in #health7 years ago

herd immunity is not a zero illness issue. It is instead, a statistical issue where if there is exposure, it doesn't sweep through the "herd" or population,

100% agreed here

The disease causing agent is simply less likely to come in contact with vulnerable people if it is surrounded by people who can't continue the transfer.

Another 100% agreement here!

Herd immunity should not count the interlopers (tourists)

I didn't want to argue about something we can't prove as easily when I just could show him that even with counting tourists as well, it would work.

Showing a clear logic mistake seemed easier than debatting over another thing to me.