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Why are those who cannot be vaccinated for childhood diseases safer if everyone around them is vaccinated?

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Answer: They're safe, but the people around them aren't.

Step-by-step explanation:

If other people are immune to a virus, but a particular person isn't, then there is a good chance if the particular person contracts the virus, there will be a mass pandemic.

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So then scientists will have more pressure to find a cure or vaccinate them

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