Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is herd immunity the best way to beat coronavirus?
Position4 of 4

Herd immunity is irrelevant

This position holds that treating herd immunity as a chosen strategy is a misnomer, making the debate largely beside the point. It argues that without a vaccine, pursuing natural herd immunity is a reckless gamble — and that lockdowns are themselves just a slower route to the same end.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Questioning the merits of herd immunity is, in itself, a misnomer
    In the absence of a vaccine, the only chance we have of trumping this virus is by achieving herd immunity.
  2. Herd immunity should not be a strategy when there is no vaccine
    Vaccines are an important part of stopping viruses and illnesses. Making a coronavirus vaccine is more important than herd immunity.