Journal of Quality in Health Care & Economics (JQHE)

ISSN: 2642-6250

Editorial

Immunization: A Social Pact for Collective Health

Authors: Ulysséa Leal D*

DOI: 10.23880/jqhe-16000352

Abstract

Vaccination is the most effective and economical way of preventing diseases and can be understood as a social pact for collective health [1]. We understand “Pact” as an agreement, and the term “Social”, a very broad word, indicates something of greater interest. Thus, in order for it to have the expected effect, immunization must take place on a massive scale, capable of bringing about the so-called “herd immunization”, whereby vaccinated individuals protect themselves and non-immunized individuals, leading to the control and even complete elimination of the circulation of the infectious agent [2].

Keywords: Covid-19 Pandemic; Vaccines; Immunization; Health

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