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herd immunity

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A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune. A concept in epidemiology where a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an infectious disease, providing indirect protection to those who are not immune.

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  1. Enfield Launches Urgent Vaccination Drive Amidst Measles Outbreak Enfield is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, prompting an urgent vaccination drive across the borough. The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met on... Enfield 25 March 2026
  2. Hammersmith and Fulham launches new plan to boost low vaccination rates Hammersmith and Fulham Council is launching a new plan to tackle low vaccination rates across the borough, aiming to increase uptake to 95% and protect residents from... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 March 2026