Herd Immunity

• COVID-19: Vaccination, continuing protocols will prevent spread, expert says

  As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in the region, Kingstonians are being reminded of the strategies in place to help prevent further spread.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2021
  
• Delta COVID-19 variant has pushed vaccine target further: Tam

  There's no definitive word on just how many people need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021
  
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• Ontario won’t reach COVID-19 herd immunity until vaccines given to children under 12, report finds

  Currently, children under the age of 12 years old are ineligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, which makes getting to such a high percentage difficult to obtain, the report indicates.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2021
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• Herd immunity: How it works and why it’s a lofty goal for COVID-19

  Herd immunity might not be a solution to Canada's COVID-19 woes. Here's how it works, and why experts say achieving it could be tricky.

  Health

  May 8, 2021
• Herd immunity for COVID-19 may not be reached in Canada, experts say

  Herd immunity may not be reached in Canada but a return to life similar to that before COVID-19 is possible through immunization, experts say.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
• Nova Scotia vaccine expert expects younger Canadians will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines

  "You're not going to get to herd immunity until you start immunizing children."

  Health

  May 4, 2021
• COVID-19: Quebec ramping vaccination rollout as province sees uptick in doses

  Nearly 600,000 COVID-19 vaccines are scheduled to arrive to Quebec this week, the largest amount set for the month according to health officials.

  Canada

  May 3, 2021
• Europe will reach herd immunity this summer, BioNTech CEO says

  Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months, the head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech said.

  World

  Apr 28, 2021
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• Should you get the vaccine if you’ve already had COVID-19?

  While natural immunity may offer some protection from reinfection for a little while, an immunologist says those who've contracted COVID-19 should still get the vaccine.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2021
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• COVID-19 survivors may only need one vaccine dose, study says

  If widely accepted, experts say the study could be a pivotal part of the race to achieve herd immunity.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2021