🔬 Everyday Science

What is herd immunity?

A When animals develop immunity
B When enough of a population is immune to stop disease spread
C When one person becomes immune to all diseases
D A type of vaccine

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely and protecting those who can't be vaccinated.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is herd immunity?" is Option B: When enough of a population is immune to stop disease spread.

The other options — A) When animals develop immunity, C) When one person becomes immune to all diseases, D) A type of vaccine — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely and protecting those who can't be vaccinated.

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