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What was the outcome of Dr. John's mapping of patients' locations in relation to a water pump?
Most of the patients lived near the water pump and the cholera stopped when it was closed.
What is the primary difference between R0 and RE?
R0 is the rate of transmission in a fully susceptible population, while RE is the rate of transmission in a population with varying levels of immunity.
What is the term for the indirect protection from infectious disease that comes from a large percentage of the population being immune?
Herd immunity
What is the primary factor that determines the effectiveness of herd immunity?
Percentage of the population being vaccinated
What is the term for the time between getting infected and the appearance of symptoms?
Incubation period
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