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All of the following are true about the Herd Immunity for infectious diseases except :

A
It refers to group protection beyond what is afforded by the protection of immunized individuals
B
It is likely to be more for infections that do not have a sub-clinical phase
C
It is affected by the presence and distribution of alternative animal hosts
D
In the case of tetanus it does not protect the individual
High-Yield Explanation
Occurrence of clinical and subclinical infection in a community is responsible for herd immunity. Herd immunity is more for infections that have a subclinical phase. Ref: Park's Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine By K. Park, 19th Edition, Page 96; Park's Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine By K. Park, 18th Edition, Page 95
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