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A more expansive definition of herd immunity

Dr. Flavio Toxvaerd was interviewed for The Deepness, an online dive deep into the world of science.

Published on: Thursday 22nd September 2022

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COVID-19

Epidemiology

Herd Immunity

Policy


Herd Immunity – Crucial Yet Irrelevant

Dr. Flavio Toxvaerd has published a new Bennett Institute for Public Policy blog "Herd Immunity – Crucial Yet Irrelevant" and working paper "On the Management of Population Immunity" (joint with Prof. Robert Rowthorn). Both the paper and blog look at the use of costly treatments or vaccinations on infectious diseases and the idea that once immune, individuals indirectly protect the remaining susceptibles, who benefit from a measure of herd immunity.

Published on: Tuesday 18th August 2020

Tags:

COVID-19

Infectious Diseases

Herd Immunity

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