
02/25/2021
Understanding how herd immunity works helps explain why getting vaccinated is not only important for your individual protection against COVID-19, but also helps to protect those around you who are at higher risk. Herd immunity occurs when enough of the population has become immune to a disease that it becomes much harder for that disease to spread from person to person. By reducing disease spread, herd immunity also provides indirect protection to those who are unable to receive the vaccine themselves, such as newborns or immunocompromised individuals. While it is unknown exactly what percentage of people need to be vaccinated in order to achieve herd immunity for COVID-19, herd immunity is dependent on the majority of the population getting vaccinated. The more people that receive the vaccine, the more protected everyone is from COVID-19. Learn more about herd immunity and COVID-19 vaccination: https://mayocl.in/3aSkXJ3