CDC Director Takes Back Comments

[chic]

Since it was coined in 1923 and has been in strong use by epidemiologistever since, I doubt it will go away anytime soon.

I'm not offended by it. That's what it is.

 

[Sunny]

For those who dislike the term "herd immunity," are there any suggestions for a term that means the same thing, that would be less offensive to them?

Critical mass, maybe, but that's been taken already.

 

[garyt1957]

For those who dislike the term "herd immunity," are there any suggestions for a term that means the same thing, that would be less offensive to them?

Critical mass, maybe, but that's been taken already.

Who cares about someone who's so fragile that the term "Herd immunity" could somehow bother them?

 

[Becky1951]

A herd is a large number.

Just because it's used in reference to livestock or animal's doesn't take away from its meaning.

Not offensive to me.

 

[win231]

How about "Bouquet Immunity?"
Instead of farm animals, it implies....... Roses.

 

[Sunny]

I can't imagine the term being offensive to anybody, though some have hinted at finding it offensive.

Does "chicken pox" mean the person is being called a chicken? Words are used in many different ways.

 

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