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How Herd Immunity Helps in Cancer Prevention

How Herd Immunity Helps in Cancer Prevention

Feb 28, 2025

Did you know that herd immunity can help prevent certain types of cancer? Dr. Prekshi Chaudhary, Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Max Super Specialty Hospital in Noida, explains how vaccination reduces infection rates, indirectly protecting those who aren’t vaccinated. Since some infections, such as HPV and hepatitis, are linked to cancer, widespread immunity lowers cancer risk within communities. Watch to learn how vaccines are crucial to cancer prevention and public health.

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