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A-LevelBiologyImmunity9700/12 · May/June 2021 · Q361 Mark

Which statement explains why a one-dose vaccination programme for measles has not yet eliminated the disease?

AMany infants under the age of eight months have passive immunity.
BSome children need several booster doses to develop full immunity.
CThe one-dose measles vaccine has a success rate of 93%.
DThe virus does not often change its antibodies.

✓ Correct answer

B: Some children need several booster doses to develop full immunity.

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Immunity, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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