Understanding Herd Immunity Quiz

What is herd immunity?

• When everyone in a community gets sick at the same time

• When enough people in a community are immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely

• When only animals are protected from diseases

• When a disease disappears completely from the world

Which of the following is a common way people become immune to a disease?

• By drinking lots of water

• By getting vaccinated

• By eating healthy foods only

• By avoiding exercise

What is the main purpose of herd immunity in a community?

• To make sure everyone gets sick at least once

• To protect people who cannot be vaccinated

• To increase the number of diseases

• To make diseases stronger

Which group benefits the most from herd immunity?

• Only healthy adults

• People who cannot get vaccinated, like babies or those with certain illnesses

• Only people who travel a lot

• Only doctors and nurses

If a disease spreads easily, what does this mean for the percentage of people who need to be immune for herd immunity to work?

• A lower percentage is needed

• The percentage does not matter

• A higher percentage is needed

• No one needs to be immune

Imagine a town where 90% of people are immune to a disease. What is likely to happen if someone with the disease visits the town?

• The disease will spread quickly to everyone

• The disease will have a hard time spreading

• Everyone will get sick immediately

• The disease will become stronger

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Why might herd immunity not work if too many people choose not to get vaccinated?

• Because the disease will disappear on its own

• Because there will not be enough immune people to stop the spread

• Because vaccines are not important

• Because only children need vaccines

Suppose a new disease appears and scientists say 80% of people need to be immune for herd immunity. If only 60% are immune, what could happen?

• The disease will not spread at all

• The disease could still spread in the community

• The disease will disappear immediately

• Everyone will be protected

A student claims, "If I am healthy, I do not need to get vaccinated because herd immunity will protect me." Use evidence from the concept of herd immunity to explain whether this is a good idea.

• It is a good idea because healthy people never get sick

• It is not a good idea because herd immunity only works if enough people are immune, and every person counts

• It is a good idea because diseases are not dangerous

• It is not a good idea because vaccines are only for sick people

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Imagine a community where some people cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons. What should others in the community do to help protect these people, and why?

• Avoid getting vaccinated so the disease can spread and make everyone immune

• Get vaccinated to help stop the disease from spreading to those who cannot be vaccinated

• Only let sick people visit the community

• Ignore the problem because it does not affect them

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