What are the Challenges in Applying Herd Immunity to Toxicology?
One of the primary challenges is the diversity of toxicants and their varied effects on different populations. Unlike pathogens, toxicants do not spread from person to person; thus, the dynamics of exposure and resistance are more complex. Additionally, the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to tolerance are less well understood and are harder to manipulate than vaccination strategies used in infectious disease control.
