We should be wary of simplistic uses of history, but we can learn from the logic of social responses.
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Understanding how human behaviors affect the spread and virulence of a disease can inform preparations for the future.
If you didn't get a flu shot, you are endangering more than just your own health. Calculations of herd immunity against common diseases don't make exceptions.
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