In this video, we look at vaccination and herd immunity. First we explore how vaccines trigger an immune response and the different types of vaccines that are used. We then explore herd immunity and why this can break down. Finally, we look at why some infectious diseases are difficult to vaccinate against.
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COVID vaccination
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New Zealand Measles Epidemic
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COVID map
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Oral Polio Vaccine
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Boostrix IPV
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Influenza virus
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Common cold virus
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