When children are immunized, they contribute to the protection of others. This is referred to as _____.
A) community immunity
B) vaccinating
C) herd immunity
D) failure to thrive

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"Community immunity" and "herd immunity" (sometimes also called "population immunity") refer to the same concept, which is the idea that when a large percentage of a population is vaccinated against a disease, it creates protection for the whole population, including those who cannot get vaccinated (such as infants or people with certain medical conditions) because there are fewer opportunities for the disease to spread. This is why it is important for everyone who can be vaccinated to do so, in order to protect those who cannot. "Vaccinating" is a general term that refers to the act of administering a vaccine, while "failure to thrive" is a medical condition in which a child does not grow or develop properly for a variety of possible reasons, and is not directly related to vaccination.

When Children Are Immunized, They Contribute to the Protection of Others