What Are the Risks to Society When Herd Immunity Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

What are the risks to society when herd immunity is not maintained?

• A)Decreasing antibody titers in individuals require booster shots which restricts the number of available vaccines.
• B)Cattle become increasingly more susceptible to dangerous pathogens,which can spread to humans.
• C)Dangerous pathogens can reemerge and outbreaks of diseases may develop.
• D)There are no risks to society when herd immunity is not maintained; it is a precautionary measure only.

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Definitions:

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the market share held by the largest firms within an industry.

Industry

The segment of the economy concerned with production, as opposed to services, characterized by the manufacture of goods.

Firm(s)

Business organizations or entities engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the market share, often expressed in percentage, controlled by the top firms in an industry, used to assess competitive dynamics and market concentration.